伯父

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 伯父 is read as おじ and means “older uncle”.
• Basic usage: The examples show a father’s older brother and a mother’s older brother sharing childhood stories.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is written for an uncle older than the parent or the husband of the parent’s older sister; younger uncles are 叔父.