godmother in Japanese
godmother in Japanese is 代母, 教母 — godmother means a woman who sponsors a child's baptism and takes responsibility for guiding their religious upbringing.
godmother in Japanese
代母
Pronounced: daibo
A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
教母
Pronounced: kyōbo
A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
What does "godmother" mean?
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noun A woman who sponsors a child's baptism and takes responsibility for guiding their religious upbringing.
"Her godmother gave her a silver bracelet for her christening."
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godmother in a sentence
- Her godmother gave her a silver bracelet for her christening.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "godmother" in Japanese?
"godmother" in Japanese is 代母, 教母. godmother means: A woman who sponsors a child's baptism and takes responsibility for guiding their religious upbringing.
How do you pronounce 代母?
"godmother" in Japanese is 代母, pronounced "daibo".
How do you use "godmother" in a sentence?
Example: "Her godmother gave her a silver bracelet for her christening." In Japanese, "godmother" is 代母, 教母.
Are there other ways to say "godmother" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "godmother": 代母, 教母.
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