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.
子宮は女性の生殖器官の一つです。
The uterus is one of the female reproductive organs.
There is a disease called endometriosis.
Literally 'mother's womb', often used in poetic, literary, or emotional contexts referring to the womb as a nurturing place.
The baby grows inside the mother's womb.
Literally 'child bag', a colloquial and somewhat old-fashioned or rustic term for the uterus. Rarely used in modern standard Japanese.
In the past, the word 'kobukuro' was also used.