Translation guide
Describes a person attracted to both men and women, or related concepts. Japanese uses loanwords or descriptive phrases; direct translation can be tricky due to cultural context.
To say someone is bisexual (attracted to both men and women).
The most common and neutral loanword for 'bisexual'. Used in both casual and formal contexts.
He is bisexual.
I have a bisexual friend.
Shortened, casual form of バイセクシュアル. Common in everyday speech.
That person is bi.
A more formal, clinical term literally meaning 'both-sex love person'. Rarely used in everyday conversation.
He publicly announced that he is bisexual.
To talk about bisexuality as a concept or identity.
Loanword for 'bisexuality'. Used in discussions about sexual orientation.
Discuss bisexuality.
Formal term for 'bisexuality', literally 'both-sex love'. Mainly in academic or medical contexts.
To describe an organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.
Standard biological term for hermaphrodite or bisexual organism. Used for animals and plants.
Earthworms are bisexual (hermaphroditic).
Another term for hermaphroditism, often used in medical or biological contexts.
That plant is bisexual (has both male and female parts).
To describe a flower that has both male (stamens) and female (pistils) reproductive parts.
Botanical term for a bisexual flower. Common in gardening and biology.
This flower is bisexual.
While 両性愛者 exists, it sounds clinical and is rarely used. Stick to バイセクシュアル or バイ for natural conversation.
He is bi.
バイ is the casual abbreviation, similar to 'bi' in English. バイセクシュアル is the full form, suitable for any situation. Both are widely understood.
Research on bisexuality