Usages of mother
母haha
mother plain
お母さんokaasan
mother polite
母
mother
母国bokoku
home country, homeland
祖母sobo
grandmother
祖母 is a formal alternative for grandmother. You might encounter this word in written contexts or official documents. In most contexts it's advised to use お婆さん instead, as it sounds more friendly and respectful.
伯母oba
aunt
母方hahakata
maternal side
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