ma

(ma)

is a hiragana character pronounced “ma”. It belongs to the ma row.

Katakana Equivalent

The katakana form of , used for foreign words and emphasis.

Korean Hint

Similar sound in Korean for Korean speakers learning Japanese.

Memory Trick

A MAmma holding a baby

Looks like a figure cradling something

Character Details

Writing System
Hiragana
Romaji
ma
Row
ma
Unicode
U+307E

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