母 — Mother
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The mother (母) who is your ancestor (祖) is your grandmother.
The parent (親) who is a mother (母) is your mother.
Frequently Asked Questions About 母 (Mother)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 母 (Mother)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 母 ("Mother", read as ぼ) is: With mom I’m never bored (ぼ), it’s always a haha (はは) time!! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 母 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 母 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 母 means "Mother". Its primary reading is ぼ (On'yomi: ぼ; Kun'yomi: はは). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 母?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 母 include: 祖母 (そぼ - grandmother), 母親 (ははおや - mother).
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