third gender; third sex
Refers to a gender category beyond the male/female binary; used in discussions of gender identity and anthropology.
第三の性という概念は、多くの文化で見られる。
The concept of a third gender is found in many cultures.
Compound of 第三 (third) + の (possessive particle) + 性 (gender/sex). The phrase is a direct translation of the English term 'third gender'.