Translation guide
The organ in female mammals where offspring develop. In Japanese, the most common and neutral term is 子宮 (しきゅう).
Referring to the uterus as a body part, in medical, biological, or everyday contexts.
The standard, neutral term for 'uterus' used in medical, biological, and everyday contexts.
The uterus is one of the female reproductive organs.
Literally 'mother's womb', often used in poetic, literary, or emotional contexts referring to the womb as a nurturing place.
Literally 'child bag', a colloquial and somewhat old-fashioned or rustic term for the uterus. Rarely used in modern standard Japanese.
There is a disease called endometriosis.
The baby grows inside the mother's womb.
昔は子袋という言葉も使われました。
In the past, the word 'kobukuro' was also used.