Learn Japanese: sobo wa gan de nakunatta. - My grandmother died of cancer.

祖そ母ぼ　は　ガン　で　亡なくなった。sobo wa gan de nakunatta.

My grandmother died of cancer.

Breakdown of sobo wa gan de nakunatta.

祖そ母ぼ is a formal alternative for grandmother. You might encounter this word in written contexts or official documents. In most contexts it's advised to use お婆ばあさん instead, as it sounds more friendly and respectful.

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