母
mother
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph depicting female breasts. One who nurtures children.
Symbolism
Mother, origin, nurturing. Fundamental existence like 'Mother Earth'.
Anime & Manga
約束のネバーランド
The Promised Neverland(2016)
Suspense where the orphanage 'mother's' true identity is revealed.
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Four-Character Compounds
良妻賢母
りょうさいけんぼ
good wife and wise mother; 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; (bringing up a child) with greatest care pampering (him, her) with material comforts of a rich family
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; the importance of creating an environment conducive to a child's learning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 母 mean in Japanese?
母 means mother.
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?
Yes. 母 (mother) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.