Japanese

にんしん
Meaning: pregnancy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

妊
娠

Example sentences

She is three months pregnant.
望まない妊娠を避けるために、適切な避妊を行うことが大切だ。
It is important to use appropriate contraception to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
彼女は第一子を妊娠している
She is pregnant with her first child.
受精卵が子宮内膜に着床して妊娠が成立する。
A fertilized egg implants in the endometrium to establish a pregnancy.

Usage Notes

Refers to the state of being pregnant. Often used with 'する' as a verb (妊娠する - to become pregnant).

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