おむつ
Meanings
1
diaper; nappy
usually written using kana alone
Standard word for a baby's or adult's diaper. The polite prefix お is part of the word.
Let's change the baby's diaper.
It seems the diaper is wet.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉のおむつを替えるto change someone's diaper
I changed the baby's diaper for her.
- おむつが濡れるfor a diaper to get wet
The baby is crying because its diaper is wet.
- おむつをするto wear/put on a diaper
She wears a diaper when she sleeps.
- おむつが取れるto be potty-trained (lit. have the diaper come off)
My child is already potty-trained.