maternal in Japanese
maternal in Japanese is 母性, 母方, 母系の — maternal means relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
maternal in Japanese
母性
Pronounced: bosei
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
母方
Pronounced: hahakata
Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
母系の
Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
What does "maternal" mean?
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adj Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
"She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children."
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adj Related through one's mother's side of the family.
"His maternal grandmother taught him to cook."
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maternal in a sentence
- She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children.
- His maternal instinct kicked in the moment the baby cried.
- His maternal grandmother taught him to cook.
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What is "maternal" in Japanese?
"maternal" in Japanese is 母性, 母方, 母系の. maternal means: Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
How do you pronounce 母性?
"maternal" in Japanese is 母性, pronounced "bosei".
How do you use "maternal" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children." In Japanese, "maternal" is 母性, 母方, 母系の.
Are there other ways to say "maternal" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "maternal": 母性, 母方, 母系の.
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