Which of 妈妈, お母さん, and 엄마 means “mother” in Japanese?

Question

How do you say “mother” in Japanese?

Answer choices

1. A: 妈妈
2. B: お母さん
3. C: 엄마

Explanation

The Japanese word お母さん means “mother” or “mum”. It is used, for example, when addressing one's mother or referring to someone else's mother. When referring neutrally to one's own mother while speaking to an outsider, 母 (はは, haha) is often used.

妈妈 is Chinese, and 엄마 is Korean. The correct choice is お母さん.