お袋
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Base noun form. Used as a casual, endearing term for one's own mother, often by male speakers.
Theme
At a family gathering, User chats with their cousin, Taro, about childhood memories and family members.
お袋
おふくろ
mother (informal, affectionate)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a mother carrying a bag (お袋 ofukuro sounds like 'oh, fukuro' — 'fukuro' means 'bag' in Japanese). She's your 'bag' of love — your mother!
Cultural Note
『お袋』 (ofukuro) is an informal, affectionate term for 'mother' used primarily by men, especially in family settings or casual speech. It conveys warmth and familiarity, similar to 'mom' in English.
Forms
Base: お袋Base noun form. Used as a casual, endearing term for one's own mother, often by male speakers.