mom friend; mother friend
Refers to a friend who is also a mother, typically met through children's activities like school or daycare. Often used in the context of parenting social circles.
幼稚園でママ友ができた。
I made a mom friend at kindergarten.
ママ友とランチに行く。
I go to lunch with my mom friends.
Compound of ママ (mama, 'mom') and 友 (とも, 'friend'). A modern term reflecting the social networks of mothers.