noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
birth control; family planning
A somewhat formal or technical term for limiting the number of children. In everyday conversation, 避妊 (ひにん, contraception) or 家族計画 (かぞくけいかく, family planning) may be more common.
Birth control is sometimes practiced for reasons of family health or finances.
産児制限の方法について医師に相談した。
I consulted a doctor about methods of birth control.
That country has practiced birth control for many years.
Some people oppose birth control for religious reasons.
The government decided to enforce a birth control policy.