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mother

/ˈmʌð.ər/

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

例文

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1

My mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen right now.

My mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen right now.

2

Please provide the full legal name of your mother on this document.

Please provide the full legal name of your mother on this document.

3

I need to call my mother and tell her the good news.

I need to call my mother and tell her the good news.

語族

名詞
mother
Verb
mother
形容詞
motherly
関連
motherhood
💡

覚え方のコツ

The word 'Mother' starts with 'M'—just like 'Me'. She is the person who created 'Me'.

クイックテスト

Sarah looks exactly like her ____; they both have green eyes.

正解！

正解は： mother

例文

1

My mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen right now.

everyday

My mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen right now.

2

Please provide the full legal name of your mother on this document.

formal

Please provide the full legal name of your mother on this document.

3

I need to call my mother and tell her the good news.

informal

I need to call my mother and tell her the good news.

4

The study examines the emotional bond between a mother and her newborn child.

academic

The study examines the emotional bond between a mother and her newborn child.

5

The company offers flexible hours to support any working mother on the team.

business

The company offers flexible hours to support any working mother on the team.

語族

名詞
mother
Verb
mother
形容詞
motherly
関連
motherhood

よく使う組み合わせ

single mother single mother
expectant mother expectant mother
mother tongue mother tongue
stay-at-home mother stay-at-home mother
biological mother biological mother

よく使うフレーズ

Mother Nature

Mother Nature

like mother, like daughter

like mother, like daughter

necessity is the mother of invention

necessity is the mother of invention

よく混同される語

mother vs mummy

In British English, 'mummy' means mother, but it also refers to a preserved dead body from ancient Egypt.

mother vs mother-in-law

This refers specifically to the mother of one's husband or wife, not one's own parent.

📝

使い方のコツ

'Mother' is a neutral and standard term. In spoken English, 'mom' (American) or 'mum' (British) are much more common when talking to or about one's own parent.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'the mother' when they should use a possessive pronoun like 'my mother' or 'his mother'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

The word 'Mother' starts with 'M'—just like 'Me'. She is the person who created 'Me'.

📖

語源

From the Old English 'mōdor', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root that is similar in many world languages (like 'mater' in Latin).

文法パターン

Countable noun: one mother, two mothers Often used with possessive adjectives: my mother, your mother Can be used as an uncountable noun in abstract contexts like 'motherhood'
🌍

文化的な背景

Many countries celebrate 'Mother's Day' once a year to show appreciation for mothers with gifts and cards.

クイックテスト

Sarah looks exactly like her ____; they both have green eyes.

正解！

正解は： mother

関連する文法

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Familyの関連語

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

wife

A1

A wife is a female partner in a marriage. It refers to a woman who is legally or formally joined to another person in a marital relationship.

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