Japanese Kanji

bo

mother · mare

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONbo
  • ONmo
  • KUNははhaha

Meaning

Mother, mare.

Stroke order for 媽

媽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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