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Is the Japanese word Oji a suffix prefix or neither?

"Oji" is neither a suffix nor a prefix in Japanese.

It is a standalone word meaning "uncle" (specifically, father's brother or mother's brother).

Let's look at why it's not a suffix or prefix:

* Suffixes are added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. "Oji" isn't added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

* Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. "Oji" isn't added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

Examples of how "Oji" is used:

* Ojisan (おじさん): This is a polite term for "uncle."

* Oji-sama (おじさま): This is a more formal term for "uncle."

Let me know if you have any other Japanese words you'd like to explore!

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