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母性本能 【ぼせいほんのう】
- [n] maternal instinct
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 母 | Mother | ボ | はは, も | 2 |
| 性 | Sex, Gender, Nature | セイ, ショウ | さが | 5 |
| 本 | Book, Present, Main, Origin, True, Real, Counter For Long Cylindrical Things | ホン | もと | 1 |
| 能 | Ability, Talent, Skill, Capacity | ノウ | よ.く | 5 |