母
mother
Details
Description
Mother - drawn from a nursing figure. The one who nourishes, and the root of anything that gives rise to more.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph depicting female breasts. One who nurtures children.
Symbolism
Mother, origin, nurturing. Fundamental existence like 'Mother Earth'.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 母
Four-Character Compounds
良妻賢母
りょうさいけんぼ
good wife and wise mother
乳母日傘
おんばひがさ
(bringing up a child) with greatest care pampering (him, her) with material comforts of a rich family; (being brought up) in a hothouse atmosphere
孟母三遷
もうぼさんせん
the importance of creating an environment conducive to a child's learning; Mencius' mother, three moves
Anime & Manga
約束のネバーランド
The Promised Neverland
Suspense where the orphanage 'mother's' true identity is revealed.
継母の連れ子が元カノだった
My Stepmom's Daughter is My Ex
A well-known work with 母 in its Japanese title.
通常攻撃が全体攻撃で二回攻撃のお母さんは好きですか？
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?
A well-known work with 母 in its Japanese title.
女神寮の寮母くん。
Mother of the Goddess’ Dormitory
A well-known work with 母 in its Japanese title.
聖母の断罪
Maria no Danzai
A well-known work with 母 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
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Name contains 母
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WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 母 mean in Japanese?
母 means mother. Mother - drawn from a nursing figure. The one who nourishes, and the root of anything that gives rise to more.
How do you read 母?
On'yomi: ボ (BO). Kun'yomi: はは、も (haha, mo).
How many strokes does 母 have?
母 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 毋 (do not).
Is 母 a good kanji for a tattoo?
母 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mother. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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