お母さん
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Base noun form. The honorific prefix 『お』 (o) adds politeness, and 『さん』 (san) is a respectful suffix. Used for addressing or referring to mothers in formal contexts.
Theme
At a family gathering, User and their friend Yuki are chatting about their mothers and daily routines.
お母さん
おかあさん
mother (formal)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a polite 'o' sound before 'kaasan' — it's like saying 'oh, mother!' with respect. 'O-kaa-san' → お母さん (okaasan, 'mother [formal]').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『お母さん』 (okaasan, 'mother [formal]') is a respectful term used to address or refer to one's own mother or someone else's mother in polite conversation. It's common in family settings and media.
Forms
Base: お母さんBase noun form. The honorific prefix 『お』 (o) adds politeness, and 『さん』 (san) is a respectful suffix. Used for addressing or referring to mothers in formal contexts.