Translation guide
The state of being pregnant. In Japanese, the most common and neutral term is 妊娠 (にんしん). Depending on context, other expressions like おめでた (casual, celebratory) or 身ごもる (literary) may be used. When talking about someone's pregnancy, politeness and indirectness are often preferred.
Referring to pregnancy as a condition or status.
The standard, neutral term for pregnancy. Used in medical, formal, and everyday contexts.
彼女は妊娠している。
She is pregnant.
妊娠がわかった。
I found out I was pregnant.
A casual, euphemistic way to refer to pregnancy, often implying a happy event. Commonly used among friends or family.
おめでたなんだって？
I heard you're expecting?
A literary or poetic verb meaning 'to become pregnant'. Rare in daily conversation.
彼女は身ごもった。
She conceived.
Talking about how far along a pregnancy is.
Telling someone you are pregnant or asking about it.
Polite way to announce 'I'm pregnant'. Often used when sharing the news formally.
実は、妊娠しました。
Actually, I'm pregnant.
A softer, more indirect way to say 'I'm pregnant', literally 'a baby has been made'. Common in personal announcements.
赤ちゃんができました。
We're having a baby.
Literally 'there is a baby in my belly'. A gentle, somewhat childlike way to announce pregnancy.
お腹に赤ちゃんがいるんだ。
I have a baby in my belly.
Common phrases related to pregnancy symptoms or medical terms.
Morning sickness. A very common term.
つわりがひどいです。
My morning sickness is severe.
A pregnant woman. Used in signs, medical contexts, or formal writing.
While 妊娠している is correct, in casual conversation Japanese speakers often use softer expressions like おめでた or 赤ちゃんができた to avoid sounding too clinical or direct.
When talking about someone else's pregnancy, it's polite to use honorific forms or indirect expressions. For example, 妊娠された (にんしんされた) or おめでたでいらっしゃる.
Pregnancy test (the kit).
妊娠検査薬を使った。
I used a pregnancy test.
Priority seats for pregnant women