ママ

LOANWORD from English "mama."

Family terms for mother

• ママ (mama - casual, children's speech)
• お母(かあ)さん (mother - polite, common)
• お袋(ふくろ) (mother - casual, typically male speakers)
• 母(はは) (mother - humble, formal)
• 母親(ははおや) (mother - neutral, objective)

Usage: ママ is commonly used by young children. Some adults continue using it in casual family settings, while others switch to お母(かあ)さん as they grow older.

Pair: パパ (papa, dad)