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“contractions” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijintsū

Example

陣痛が始まりました。jin tsū ga haji ma ri ma shi ta

The contractions have started.

Illustration for 陣痛 (contractions)

How to say “contractions” in Japanese

“Contractions” in Japanese is 陣痛 (jintsū).

Refers to the rhythmic tightening of the uterus that signals or advances childbirth.

Full entry for 陣痛: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 陣痛

陣痛が強くなると、呼吸をゆっくり整えます。jin tsū ga tsuyo ku na ru to ko kyū o yu kku ri totono e ma su

When the contractions grow stronger, I breathe slowly and steadily.

Tips for using 陣痛

  • In English, contractions can also mean shortened forms such as don't, while 陣痛 (jintsū, "labor pains") uses the word in the childbirth sense.

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