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“mother and child” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiboshi

Example

母子が手をつないで歩いています。bo shi ga te o tsu na i de aru i te i ma su

The mother and child are walking hand in hand.

Illustration for 母子 (mother and child)

How to say “mother and child” in Japanese

“Mother and child” in Japanese is 母子 (boshi).

Describes a mother and her child as a pair or family unit.

Full entry for 母子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 母子

病院では母子の安全を第一に考えています。byō in de wa bo shi no an zen o dai ichi ni kanga e te i ma su

The hospital puts the safety of mothers and children first.

Tips for using 母子

  • In Japan, 母子手帳 (boshi techō, "maternal and child health handbook") is a familiar record used to support care for a mother and her child.

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