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母
haha
Description
「母」は、自分のお母さんのことです。
"母" means one's own mother.
人と話すとき、自分の親を言うときによく使います。「お母さん」より少していねいな言い方です。
When talking to others, it is often used to refer to one's parent. It is a slightly more polite way than "お母さん".
Meanings
母haha
one's own mother (used when speaking to others)
母は料理が上手です。
My mother is good at cooking.
母haha
mother (as a general concept or role)
母の日にお花をあげました。
I gave flowers on Mother's Day.
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Notes
- Nuance
母 refers to one's OWN mother when talking to others; お母さん is used to address or refer politely.
- Etymology
also read as 'bo' in compounds like 母国 (bokoku, homeland) and 母校 (bokou, alma mater).
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