English–Japanese
“egg-laying” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisanran
Example
カエルは池で産卵します。ka e ru wa ike de san ran shi ma su
Frogs lay eggs in ponds.
How to say “egg-laying” in Japanese
“Egg-laying” in Japanese is 産卵 (sanran).
It describes an animal producing eggs as part of reproduction, whether the eggs are laid on land or released into water.
Example sentences with 産卵
春になると、海岸近くでウミガメの産卵が見られます。haru ni na ru to kai gan chika ku de u mi ga me no san ran ga mi ra re ma su
In spring, you can see sea turtles laying eggs near the shore.
Tips for using 産卵
- English uses "spawning" especially for fish and amphibians, while "egg-laying" covers a wider range of animals, including insects and reptiles.