母

ONぼ

KUNはは

Meanings

mothermom

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How to remember

This kanji clearly depicts a mother. Imagine a woman with two distinct points representing her breasts, perhaps with arms gently embracing or slightly bent over.

'Bo' — like a BOW to your mother

Vocabulary

母はは

mother (my mother)

お母さんおかあさん

mother (someone else's or polite)

母親ははおや

mother (a mother, generally)

父母ふぼ

parents (father and mother)

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