Translation guide
A surgical delivery of a baby. In Japanese, the medical term is 帝王切開, often abbreviated in conversation. This guide covers how to talk about having or needing a C-section in Japanese.
The standard medical term for a Caesarean section.
The formal medical term. Used in hospitals, documents, and official contexts.
She gave birth by Caesarean section.
An emergency Caesarean section is necessary.
The common abbreviation used in everyday speech.
Short for 帝王切開. Very common in casual conversation, especially among mothers.
I had a C-section.
Loanword from English 'C-section'. Used occasionally, but 帝王 is more common.
I'm scheduled for a C-section.
Distinguishing between a planned and an emergency C-section.
How to say 'to have a C-section' or 'to deliver by C-section'.
While 帝王 is very common in casual speech, in more formal or medical settings it's better to use the full term 帝王切開. Among friends or in mom groups, 帝王 is perfectly natural.
My C-section scar still hurts.