Kanji 母: mother
Kanji 母: mother. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
mother
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph depicting a mother's breasts. The two dots in the center represent the breasts, symbolizing a 'mother' who nurtures her child with love. It is commonly found in words like parents (父母) and mother and daughter (母女).