Tsukino Ikuko

Japanese Name: 月野育子
Japanese Name: Tsukino Ikuko [Family - Given Name]
Name Meaning: To bring up a civilian moon child
Meaning Explanation: 月=tsuki=moon, 野=no=civilian life [note: the no is written with the kanji character (野) that stands for "field" or "civilian life." However, it sounds like the hirigana character no (の) which means "of." Therefore, Ikuko's name sounds like "To bring up a child of the moon"], 育=iku=to bring up, 子=ko-child,
Named After: Naoko's Mother
English Name: Mother, Mom, Mommy Ikuko, Mama
Hair: Light purple
Eyes: Dark purplish-black
Occupation: Home Maker
Family: Husband Kenji, daughter Usagi (Serena), son Shingo (Sammy)
Lives: Two Story House in Azabu Juuban District
Talents: Nagging Usagi about grades and cooking
Weaknesses: Sewing
Other: Ikuko is good at cooking, but cannot sew. In Japanese Episode 16 (English 13), it is learned that Ikuko cannot sew have Rei (Raye) asks her for help sewing a wedding dress. Ikuko often is yelling at Usagi (Serena) to get out of bed, or bring her grades up, but deeply loves her. She is kind to Usagi's (Serena's) friends, and has a fondness for Chibi-Usa (Rini).