Japanese Conversation · Level 84
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Japanese word
妊婦
Pronunciation
Romajininpu
Meaning
- nounpregnant woman
Example
医師は妊婦を診察します。i shi wa nin pu o shin satsu shi ma su
The doctor examines the pregnant woman.
More examples
電車では妊婦に席を譲ります。den sha de wa nin pu ni seki o yuzu ri ma su
I give up my seat to a pregnant woman on the train.
Core concept
Describes a woman whose body is carrying a developing baby during pregnancy.
Common phrases
妊婦健診nin pu ken shin
prenatal checkup
妊婦に席を譲るnin pu ni seki o yuzu ru
give up one's seat to a pregnant woman
妊婦の健康nin pu no ken kō
a pregnant woman's health
妊婦の体調nin pu no tai chō
a pregnant woman's condition
Definition in Japanese
胎内で子が育っている女性。tai nai de ko ga soda tte i ru jo sei
Word origin
妊 (nin, "pregnancy") + 婦 (fu, "woman") forms a Sino-Japanese compound meaning a pregnant woman.
Usage tips
- The phrase pregnant woman is direct and neutral in English, while expectant mother is often used as a warmer alternative in family or healthcare contexts.