What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "母"?

The kanji "母" belongs to JLPT N5 and means "Mother". Its Onyomi is "ボ (bo)" and Kunyomi is "はは (haha), も (mo)".

JLPT N5

母

Mother

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "母"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "母 (mother; it acts as its own radical, visually depicting a woman with breasts)". Mnemonic Story: "This kanji is unmistakably a **mother** (母) figure, with her two prominent breasts (the two dots on either side) visible, symbolizing nourishment and nurturing. She represents the essence of maternal care, strong and life-giving."

Onyomi

ボ (bo)

Kunyomi

はは (haha), も (mo)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

母 (mother; it acts as its own radical, visually depicting a woman with breasts)

📖 Mnemonic Story

This kanji is unmistakably a **mother** (母) figure, with her two prominent breasts (the two dots on either side) visible, symbolizing nourishment and nurturing. She represents the essence of maternal care, strong and life-giving.

💡 Quick Hint: Mother's nurturing breasts

Essential N5 Vocabulary

母

はは

My mother

お母さん

おかあさん

Mother (polite)

父母

ふぼ

Parents

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "母"

私の＿＿＿＿＿は優(やさ)しいです。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 自分の母は「はは」と読みます。
English: My own mother is read as 'haha'.

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