お母さん
おかあさん
okaasan
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5

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お母さん (おかあさん (okaasan)) means "Mother". It is read おかあさん (okaasan). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Mother

Also : Mom · Mum

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Example Sentences

私のお母さんは優しい人です。

わたしのおかあさんはやさしいひとです

My mother is a kind person.

お母さんは毎日、美味しい料理を作ります。

おかあさんはまいにち、おいしいりょうりをつくります

My mother makes delicious food every day.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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