母
hahanoun★Beginner
formal
mother
母は料理が上手です
My mother is good at cooking
母の日
Mother's Day
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Can refer to a biological mother or a mother figure in a broader sense.
Collocations
母の日Mother's Day母親mother (as a parent)
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Antonyms
Related Phrases
母の愛phrase
a mother's love
💡Pro Tip
Politeness
When addressing someone's mother, it's polite to use お母さん (okāsan) or 母様 (okāsama).
⚡Gold Rule
Respectful Address
In formal writing or speech, 母 is preferred over more casual terms like お母さん.
📖Word Origin
The kanji 母 is composed of the radical 女 (woman) and the phonetic component 母, which together represent the concept of a mother.
📝Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 母 is often used, while in casual speech, お母さん (okāsan) is more common.
Word Breakdown
母
mother
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN