noun
Wasei-eigo term for a single mother, often used in casual or media contexts. More neutral than 未婚の母 (unmarried mother).
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from single mama
彼女はシングルママとして、仕事と育児を両立させている。
As a single mother, she balances work and childcare.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
Wasei-eigo from English 'single' and 'mama'.