母 kanji: mother
母 is a JLPT N5 kanji with 5 strokes. It is read ボ, はは.
- Meaning
- mother
- On'yomi
- ボ
- Kun'yomi
- はは
- Strokes
- 5
- JLPT level
- N5
- School grade
- Elementary school grade 2
How to write 母: stroke order
Each step adds one stroke. The newest stroke is red and numbered at its starting point.
How to remember 母
A woman (女) with two dots representing breasts: a nursing mother.
Words that use 母
- 母はは - mother (humble)
- お母さんおかあさん - mother
Example sentence
母は料理が上手です。
My mother is good at cooking.
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Questions about 母
- What does 母 mean?
- 母 means mother.
- How do you read 母?
- 母 has the on'yomi ボ and the kun'yomi はは.
- How many strokes does 母 have?
- 母 is written with 5 strokes. It is a JLPT N5 kanji.
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