ubasute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A supposed former custom of Japan, whereby an infirm or elderly relative was left in some desolate place to die.

Word forms

ubasute

Etymology

From Japanese 姥捨て.

Related words

granny dumping ättestupa
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