石女
also: せきじょ · しゃくにょ
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Meanings
1
barren woman; sterile woman
sensitive
Sensitive, dated term for a woman who cannot bear children. Often considered offensive; use with caution. Modern medical terms like 不妊の女性 are preferred.
In old tales, there are stories of barren women who are eventually blessed with a child after much sorrow.
The word 'umazume' is now considered a discriminatory expression.