Japanese Word · Beginner
おっさん
middle-aged man
Pronunciation: [o̞sːã̠ɴ]
Meaning
middle-aged man
Example
怪しいおっさんに話しかけられた。
A sketchy older man came up to me to talk.
Practice tips
- Practice おっさん out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.