English–Japanese

“ovary” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiransō

Example

卵巣は卵子を作ります。ran sō wa ran shi o tsuku ri ma su

The ovary produces eggs.

Illustration for 卵巣 (ovary)

How to say “ovary” in Japanese

“Ovary” in Japanese is 卵巣 (ransō).

It is a reproductive organ that supports egg-cell development and releases mature egg cells.

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

Example sentences with 卵巣

医師は超音波で卵巣を調べます。i shi wa chō on pa de ran sō o shira be ma su

The doctor examines the ovaries using ultrasound.

Tips for using 卵巣

  • In conversational English, speakers use ovary for both human and animal anatomy, so the word appears in general biology as well as medical discussion.

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