Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 保母(ほぼ) in Japanese

保母, 保姆
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
ほぼ
Romaji
hobo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    day-care worker in a kindergarten, nursery school, etc.


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

5 strokes

mother

On'Yomi: ボ

Kun'Yomi: はは, も

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

On'Yomi: ホ, ホウ

Kun'Yomi: たも.つ

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8 strokes

wet nurse

On'Yomi: ボ, モ

Kun'Yomi: うば

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