Translation guide
The area where the legs meet the torso, or the part of clothing that covers this area.
The area of the human body where the legs join the torso, including the groin.
The most common and general word for the crotch area of the body.
The part of pants, underwear, or other garments that covers the crotch.
Also used for the crotch of clothing. Context makes the meaning clear.
The point where a branch divides from a tree trunk or where two branches meet.
Used for the fork of a tree or branch. Same word as body/clothing crotch.
In English, 'kick in the crotch' is common, but in Japanese, the natural expression is 金的 (きんてき), literally 'gold target', referring to the testicles. Saying 股を蹴る (またをける) is understandable but less idiomatic.
I got kicked in the crotch.
My crotch itches.
The ball hit me in the crotch.
Refers specifically to the crotch/groin area, often used in more formal or medical contexts.
Please wear a supporter to protect your groin.
Medical term for the groin region. Rare in everyday conversation.
There is a lump in my groin area.
The crotch of my pants ripped.
These pants have a high rise.
Refers to the inseam or the length from the crotch to the hem of pants.
Please measure the inseam.
Refers to the rise of pants, the distance from the crotch to the waistband.
Low-rise jeans are in fashion.
There is a bird's nest in the crotch of the tree.
Literally 'dividing point', can be used for a fork in a tree or road.
I sat down in the fork of the branch.