Translation guide
The act of rupturing the hymen, typically during first sexual intercourse. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific terms and euphemisms, with varying levels of formality and directness.
To refer to defloration in a clinical or formal context.
The standard medical/formal term for defloration, literally 'breaking the melon'. Used in medical or literary contexts.
To refer to defloration in everyday conversation using a common euphemism.
To refer to defloration in a direct or slang manner.
In Japanese culture, discussions about sexual matters are often indirect. Using euphemisms like 初めての経験 is more common and socially acceptable than direct terms like 破瓜 or 処女膜を破る, which may be seen as too clinical or crude.
Defloration often occurs during first sexual intercourse.
She had her first experience last night.
Literally 'to lose virginity', a direct but still common expression. Focuses on the loss of virginity rather than the physical act.
She lost her virginity at 18.
He broke her hymen.