母胎
Meanings
1
Medical or biological term for the organ where a fetus develops. In everyday conversation, 子宮 (しきゅう) is more common.
The fetus grows inside the womb.
2
parent body; base; foundation
Figurative use for an organization, institution, or structure from which something originates or derives support. Often used in formal or written contexts.
See also: 母体
The new company became independent from its parent organization.
This theory has its basis in ancient philosophy.
Usage patterns
- 母胎内で〈動詞〉to (do something, e.g. grow) inside the womb
The fetus gradually grows inside the womb.
- 〈組織〉の母胎となるto become the parent body/foundation of an organization
That study group became the parent body of the new academic society.