聖せい母ぼ

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Meanings

1

mother of a holy person

General term for the mother of a saint or holy figure; not limited to Christianity.

仏ぶっ教きょうでは、釈しゃ迦かの母ははである摩ま耶や夫ぶ人にんは聖せい母ぼとされることがある。
In Buddhism, Lady Maya, the mother of Shakyamuni, is sometimes regarded as a holy mother.

2

Holy Mother; Virgin Mary; Our Lady

Specifically refers to the Virgin Mary in Christian contexts.

聖せい母ぼマリアはキリスト教きょうで崇すう敬けいされている。
The Virgin Mary is venerated in Christianity.

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Usage patterns

聖せい母ぼのような〈人ひと〉describes someone with saintly, motherly gentleness
彼かの女じょは聖せい母ぼのような人ひとだ。
She is like a holy mother—gentle and caring.