Quick answer
母 is the kanji for "Mother". It is a JLPT N5 kanji. The main reading is はは (hawa). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Mother
Also : Mom · Mum
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
A woman (女) with two dots added at the chest — a nursing mother with her nurturing heart at the center, the two dots representing her essence.
はは (haha) is the sound of laughter — mothers laugh and love, "haha" is both laughter and mom.
Example Sentences
母の作ったカレーは、どこのレストランよりおいしいです。
ははのつくったかれーは、どこのれすとらんよりおいしいです。
The curry my mother makes is more delicious than any restaurant.
お母さんに電話しました。
おかあさんにでんわしました。
I called my mom.
Vocabulary using 母
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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