Japanese symbol for “mama”
ママ
ママ
Romaji: mama
mom; mommy; mum; mummy
In Japanese, mama is ママ (mama).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n mom; mommy; mum; mummy; mother; mama
- n female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
Other Japanese words for “mama”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 母 | かか kaka | mommy; mummy; mama |
| おっ母さん | おっかさん okkasan | mother; mom; mum |
| お母ん | おかん okan | mom; mommy; mama |
| ちゃあちゃん | ちゃあちゃん chaachan | mummy; mommy; mama |
See also: Chinese symbol for “mama”.
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