Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Older Aunt

伯母 (oba)

The Japanese word 伯母 meaning "Older Aunt" is composed of the kanji (read o) meaning "aunt/uncle" and (read ba) meaning "mother". 伯母 is used when the aunt is older than the parent.
伯母 — Block
Older Aunt Block Horizontal
伯母 — Cursive
Older Aunt Cursive Horizontal
伯母 — Semi-Cursive
Older Aunt Semi-Cursive Horizontal
伯母 — Block
Older Aunt Block Vertical
伯母 — Cursive
Older Aunt Cursive Vertical
伯母 — Semi-Cursive
Older Aunt Semi-Cursive Vertical
伯母 — Semi-Cursive
Older Aunt Semi-Cursive Vertical