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母
母 (readings: ぼ, はは, かあ; Japanese kanji) means “mother”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 母親 (mother).
What does 母 mean?
| Kanji | 母 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | mother |
| Readings | ぼ, はは, かあ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 母
母 is read ぼ or はは or かあ depending on the word.
Example words with 母
| Example | 母親 (mother) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14