English–Japanese

“give birth” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiumu

Example

母親が赤ちゃんを生みます。haha oya ga aka cha n o u mi ma su

The mother gives birth to a baby.

Illustration for 生む (give birth)

How to say “give birth” in Japanese

“Give birth” in Japanese is 生む (umu).

Brings new life into existence by producing offspring, whether a baby or an egg.

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

Example sentences with 生む

その動物は春に二匹の子どもを生みます。so no dō butsu wa haru ni ni hiki no ko do mo o u mi ma su

That animal gives birth to two babies in spring.

Tips for using 生む

  • In Japanese, 産む (umu) often emphasizes the physical act of giving birth or laying eggs, while 生む (umu) can also describe bringing something new into existence.

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