English–Japanese

“diaper” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiomutsu

Example

新しいおむつを買います。atara shi i o mu tsu o ka i ma su

I buy a new diaper.

Illustration for おむつ (diaper)

How to say “diaper” in Japanese

“Diaper” in Japanese is おむつ (omutsu).

Describes a wearable absorbent layer that keeps urine and feces from reaching clothes or other surfaces.

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

Example sentences with おむつ

旅行には、予備のおむつをたくさん持っていきます。ryo kō ni wa yo bi no o mu tsu o ta ku sa n mo tte i ki ma su

We take plenty of extra diapers on trips.

Tips for using おむつ

  • In Japanese, おむつ (omutsu) can describe an adult incontinence product as well as a baby's diaper, depending on the wearer.

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