産児制限
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Meanings
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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.
I consulted a doctor about methods of birth control.
Usage patterns
- 産児制限を行うto practice/implement birth control
That country has practiced birth control for many years.
- 産児制限に反対するto oppose birth control
Some people oppose birth control for religious reasons.
- 産児制限を実施するto enforce/carry out a birth control policy
The government decided to enforce a birth control policy.