Kanji information

MeaningsMother
On-yomi
Kun-yomiはは, も
Strokes5
JLPT LevelN5
Grade2
Frequency570

How to Write 母 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 母 mean?

Mother

How do you read 母?

On-yomi: ぼ / Kun-yomi: はは, も

How many strokes does 母 have?

5 strokes

母 appears in which JLPT level?

母 is classified as JLPT N5.

In what school grade is 母 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 母 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 570.

Where can I see the stroke order for 母?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 母 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 母?

U+6BCD

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