noun
contraceptive method; birth control method
Refers to methods or measures for preventing pregnancy. Often used in medical or formal contexts.
避妊法にはいくつかの種類があります。
There are several types of contraceptive methods.
正しい避妊法を知ることが大切です。
It is important to know the correct contraceptive methods.
避妊具 refers to contraceptive devices (e.g., condoms), whereas 避妊法 covers methods including non-device approaches.
Compound of 避妊 (contraception) + 法 (method). 避妊 itself is from 避 (avoid) + 妊 (pregnancy).