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VocabJLPT N1

mother-in-law

Noun

Definitions

1. mother-in-law
2. foster mother
3. step mother

This word refers to one's mother-in-law (a spouse's mother) or a stepmother. It is a formal term used in written and official contexts, though in everyday speech people often use different, less formal expressions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I told my supervisor, "I'd like to work from home to care for my mother-in-law."

Sentence 2

My mother-in-law is definitely the best at organizing the cooking.

Sentence 3

Our cat will only sleep on my mother-in-law's lap.

Sentence 4

Just to be safe, I'll register my mother-in-law's emergency contact with HR.

Sentence 5

Whether I can attend next month's exhibition depends on when my mother-in-law is discharged.