July 2, 2014 =========
☆ aunt/uncle　おば／おじ
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In English, when we add someone’s name to the word “aunt” we usually say “aunty” rather than aunt. This is true no matter what the age of the aunt. For example, I’m aunty Chris, not “aunt Chris” although both are correct. In fact, “aunt” is far more formal than “aunty” and is used when the aunt is already quite a bit older when they become an aunt. It is also used by “well-to-do” (rich) families. Aunt is more pretentious than aunty.
As for uncle, it doesn’t change, regardless of the situation. There is no formal or less formal version of it. Some people use the word “unc”, in other words just shortening “uncle”, however this is extremely informal and most people do not approve of this word.
Also, in the UK, they spell “aunty” like this “auntie”.
Bye,
Chris