祖母

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 祖母 and read そぼ, it is the kinship term for the mother of either of one's parents.
• Basic usage: It appears when learning a family recipe and helping in the grandmother's garden on weekends.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Either side of the family
  • The word alone does not distinguish paternal from maternal grandmother.