mother
On'yomi (音読み)
- ボ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- はは
- も
About this kanji
The kanji 母 (pronounced "はは" or "ボ") primarily means "mother." It is often used as a noun to refer to one's mother directly, as in the word お母さん (おかあさん), which is a polite way to say "mom." Another common compound is 母国 (ぼこく), meaning "mother country," referring to one's homeland. You might also hear the term 母親 (ははおや), which simply means "mother" as well, emphasizing the parental aspect. When speaking about mothers, the kanji is typically used respectfully, and in conversations, it reflects warmth and care.
Example sentences
母は料理が上手です。
My mother is good at cooking.
Meanings across languages
- English
- mother
- Tiếng Việt
- mẹ
- 日本語
- 母
- 한국어
- 어머니
- 中文
- 母亲
- id
- ibu
- th
- แม่
- es
- madre
- fr
- mère
- de
- Mutter
- pt
- mãe
Common compounds
- 母国mother country, homeland
- お母さんmother, mom
- 母親mother, parent
Words using this kanji
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