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保母

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 保母

保姆
Noun
Freq #49319
1

Dated term

(female) childcare worker; nursery school teacher

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 146
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

protect
guarantee
keep
preserve
sustain
support

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たも.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もり
やす
やすし
5 strokes
Frequency: 570
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

mother

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はは
8 strokes

Meanings

wet nurse

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うば
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