ママ (A1)
English: Mama
カタカナ: ママ
IPA: /ˈmɑːmə/
Definition
An informal and affectionate term for 'mother,' often used by young children or in familiar contexts.
意味: 「母親」を指す親しみを込めた非公式な呼び方。小さな子供が使ったり、家族間で親密な関係を示す際に使われます。
Examples / 例文
The baby pointed to her mother and happily babbled, "Mama! Mama!" — The baby pointed to her mother and happily babbled, "Mama! Mama!"
Even as an adult, he sometimes called his mother 'mama' when he was feeling nostalgic or unwell. — Even as an adult, he sometimes called his mother 'mama' when he was feeling nostalgic or unwell.
She wrote a sweet card to her mama for Mother's Day, thanking her for everything. — She wrote a sweet card to her mama for Mother's Day, thanking her for everything.
ママ in English
English translations of ママ (mama):
See "Mama" in the English dictionary
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