Okāsan is a respectful term for mother in Japanese. It is used to address one's own mother or someone else's mother politely.
Imagine your okāsan as a superhero with a cape, always ready to protect and take care of you. Just like a superhero, she has special powers of love and care that make her an amazing mom.
Otōsan (お父さん): Otōsan means father in Japanese. He is the counterpart to okāsan and together they form the parental unit within a family.
Musume (娘): Musume means daughter in Japanese. She is the female child of okāsan and otōsan, adding joy and happiness to their lives.
Oyako (親子): Oyako refers to parent-child relationship in Japanese. It represents the bond between okāsan, otōsan, and their children within the family structure.
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