JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
母 — mother
- Reading
- ボ・はは・も
- Meaning
- mother
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
母 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ボ・はは・も and it means mother. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
母 appears in everyday japanese words such as 保母 (day care worker in a kindergarten nursery school etc.), 分母 (denominator) and 母校 (alma mater).
Japanese words containing 母
Frequently asked questions
What does 母 mean in Japanese?
母 means mother in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 母 read?
母 is read ボ・はは・も. Reading it inside real words — 保母 and 分母 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 母 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 母 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 母 in a word?
A common word containing 母 is 保母 (ほぼ) — "day care worker in a kindergarten nursery school etc.". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 母 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 母 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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