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ママ
mama
Description
「ママ」は、子供がお母さんを呼ぶときによく使う言葉です。
"ママ" is a word children often use to call their mother.
また、お店やバーの女性の店長を「ママ」と言うこともあります。
Also, the female manager of a shop or bar is sometimes called "ママ".
Meanings
ママmama
mom, mommy (child's word for mother)
ママ、おなかがすいたよ。
Mom, I'm hungry.
ママmama
female owner or manager of a bar or club
この店のママはとても親切です。
The owner of this shop is very kind.
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Notes
- Etymology
from the international baby-talk word 'mama'; casual and affectionate compared to 母.
- Nuance
ママ feels warmer and more childlike than お母さん or the formal 母.
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