1Mom, mommy — a casual, affectionate term for one's mother, more familiar than 'okaasan'. Commonly used by children addressing their mother, but also in adult conversation.
子どもが「ママ、抱っこして」と言った。
The child said, "Mom, carry me."
ママに絵本を読んでもらいながら眠ってしまった。
I fell asleep while my mom was reading me a picture book.
久しぶりに実家に帰ってママとゆっくり話した。
I went back to my parents' house for the first time in a while and had a long chat with my mom.
うちのママは料理が上手だ。
My mom is good at cooking.
2The female proprietress of a bar, snack bar, or similar nightlife establishment — the woman who runs and manages it. Also called 'ママさん'.
この店のママはいつも常連客に優しい。
The proprietress of this bar is always kind to her regular customers.
帰り際、ママに「気をつけてね」と見送られた。
As I was leaving, the proprietress saw me off, saying, "Take care."
彼女は銀座でスナックのママをしている。
She runs a snack bar in Ginza as its proprietress.