Translation of Japanese word "母" to English
母
はは
[haha]
IPA: /haha/
Meaning
NounA female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, fostered, etc).
How to use
母 (haha) — 'mother (one's own)'. When referring to someone else's mother: お母さん (okaasan). 母親 (hahaoya) — mother (neutral). Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
mother (own)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 母
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はは
Romaji Transcription: haha
Example Sentences
私の母は素晴らしいです。
わたしの ははは すばらしいです。
My mother is great.
母はとても素晴らしいです。
ははは とても すばらしいです。
My mother is great.
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Common phrases
- お母さん— mom / mother (polite)
- 母の日— Mother's Day
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Frequency rank: #72 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "母" mean?▼
The Japanese word "母" means "mother (own)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "母"?▼
The word "母" is read as "はは" (haha). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私の母は素晴らしいです。".
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