Illustration: In the entrance of a Japanese family home, a mother crouches to straighten her young child's jacket before they leave. The child holds her shoulder for balance and reaches up to smooth a stray lock of her hair in return. Their similar hair and eyebrows suggest family resemblance.

JLPT N5nounLevel estimated by Bebop

お母かあさん

okaasan

mother, mom

Used for your own mother when addressing her, or when referring to someone else’s mother. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. お母かあさん、急いそいでよ！

    Mom! Hurry!

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  2. お母かあさんはどこ？

    Where is mother?

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  3. ただいま、お母かあさん。

    I’m home, Mom!

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Kanji in 母

  • 母motherOnボKunはは・も

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