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pspealman commented on the word kyoikumama
From Japanese. Word for a mother who pushes her children toward academic achievement relentlessly.
December 7, 2008
k.maxfield commented on the word kyoikumama
Pronunciation: key-OH-ee-koo-mama
Literal meaning: "education mama"
These are the kind of mothers who stress out about enrolling their kids in highly selective kindergartens.
October 16, 2011