母語
bogo
Common
N2
noun
Translations
1.
native language
2.
mother tongue
Notes
The term '母語' refers to the language that a person has been exposed to from birth or within the critical period. It is often associated with cultural identity and personal history.
Examples
彼の母語は日本語です。
Kare no bogo wa nihongo desu.
His native language is Japanese.
母語を大切にすることは重要です。
Bogo o taisetsu ni suru koto wa jūyō desu.
It is important to cherish your mother tongue.
彼女は母語以外に英語も話せます。
Kanojo wa bogo igai ni eigo mo hanasemasu.
She can speak English in addition to her native language.