ママ
まま
noun
mom, mama
1.
mom, mama, mommy
An informal word for mother, typically used by young children or in casual family contexts.
ママ、お腹空いた。
Mom, I'm hungry.
Child's speech
ママに聞いてみて。
Try asking mom.
うちのママは料理が上手だ。
My mom is good at cooking.
LOANWORD from English "mama."
FAMILY TERMS FOR MOTHER:
- ママ (mama - casual, children's speech)
- お母さん (mother - polite, common)
- お袋 (mother - casual, typically male speakers)
- 母 (mother - humble, formal)
- 母親 (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 お母さん as they grow older.
PAIR: パパ (papa, dad)