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English - Japanese
Mum
məm
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
お母さん (okaasan), マム (mamu), 母親 (hahaoya), 母 (haha)
Mum meanings in Japanese
お母さん (okaasan)
Example:
I love my mum.
私は母が大好きです。
Mum, can you help me?
お母さん、手伝ってくれますか？
Usage: informalContext: Used in family settings to refer to one's mother.
Note: This is the most common and affectionate term for 'mum' in Japanese.
マム (mamu)
Example:
Mum, do you want to go shopping?
マム、買い物に行きませんか？
My mum is a great cook.
私のマムは料理が上手です。
Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversations, often by younger generations or in Western-influenced contexts.
Note: This is a borrowed term from English and is used by some Japanese speakers, especially those familiar with Western culture.
母親 (hahaoya)
Example:
My mother is a teacher.
母親は教師です。
Her mother works at a hospital.
彼女の母親は病院で働いています。
Usage: formalContext: Used in formal contexts or in writing.
Note: This is a more formal term for 'mother' and is often used in official documents or discussions.
母 (haha)
Example:
I miss my mother.
母が恋しいです。
My mother is very kind.
母はとても優しいです。
Usage: informal/formalContext: Used in both conversational and formal contexts.
Note: This term is a more neutral way to refer to one's mother and can be used in various contexts.
Mum's synonyms
silent
Silent means not making or accompanied by any sound.
Example: She remained silent throughout the meeting.
Note: Silent implies a lack of noise or sound, while 'mum' specifically refers to a person who is not speaking or keeping quiet.
quiet
Quiet means making very little noise or sound.
Example: Please be quiet during the exam.
Note: Quiet can refer to a general state of low noise, while 'mum' specifically refers to someone being silent or not speaking.
hush
Hush means to make someone or something quiet or stop making noise.
Example: The teacher hushed the noisy students in the classroom.
Note: Hush is a verb that can be used to quieten someone or something, while 'mum' is a noun referring to silence.
Mum expressions, common phrases
mum's the word
This phrase means to keep silent or keep information confidential.
Example: When asked about the surprise party, Sarah said, 'Mum's the word.'
Note: The phrase 'mum's the word' uses 'mum' in a figurative sense to mean 'keep quiet,' rather than referring to one's mother.
keep mum
This phrase means to remain silent or not speak about something.
Example: She decided to keep mum about the incident to avoid unnecessary drama.
Note: Similar to 'mum's the word,' 'keep mum' also implies keeping information to oneself.
Mum everyday (slang) expressions
mum
Used to describe someone who is silent or not revealing information.
Example: She kept mum about the surprise party.
Note: Same meaning as 'keep mum' or 'mum's the word', but in a concise form.
mum's the term
A play on the idiom 'mum's the word' to mean someone has revealed a secret.
Example: I can't believe he let the cat out of the bag about the promotion.
Note: Combining two phrases 'mum's the word' and 'cat's out of the bag' for a creative expression.
Mum - Examples
My mum is the best cook in the world.
I miss my mum so much.
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
Mum grammar
Mum - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: mum
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): mum
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): mums
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): mum
Syllables, Separation and Stress
mum Contains 1 syllables: mum
Phonetic transcription: ˈməm
mum , ˈməm (The red syllable is stressed)
Mum - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
mum: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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