Illustration: At a nursery entrance, a toddler rushes into their mother's open arms before she has fully crouched down. The child presses their face against her shoulder and clutches the familiar fabric of her cardigan, while she supports them with practiced ease.

ママ

mama

mom, mommy

Familiar; often used by young children. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

ママはどこ？
Where is mom?
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ママに電話でんわした？
Did you call mom?
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ママ、おなかすいた。
Mom, I’m hungry.
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