ママ

まま

noun

mom, mama

informalfamily

See also: パパ (dad)

1. mom, mama, mommy

An informal word for mother, typically used by young children or in casual family contexts.

ママ、お腹(なか)空(す)いた。

Mom, I'm hungry.

Child's speech

ママに聞(き)いてみて。

Try asking mom.

うちのママは料理(りょうり)が上手(じょうず)だ。

My mom is good at cooking.

LOANWORD from English "mama."

RELATED WORDS (other words 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)

Related Words

Related: お母(かあ)さん (mother (polite))

Related: おふくろ ((one's own) mother)

Compare: お母(かあ)ちゃん (mom)

Compare: 母親(ははおや) (mother)

Related: 母(はは) (mother)

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