Anatomical term; used in medical, biological, and formal contexts. In everyday conversation, euphemisms or more colloquial terms are often preferred.
Vaginal health is important for women.
The doctor performed a vaginal examination.
During menstruation, a tampon is inserted into the vagina.
If you experience vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, please consult a doctor.
膣 is the neutral, medical term for the vagina, while まんこ is a very crude slang word for the same body part.
Standard kanji form for 'vagina' in medical and formal contexts.
Variant kanji form; less common but still used in some medical texts.
The kanji 膣 is a kokuji (Japanese-made kanji) composed of the flesh radical 肉 (⺼) and 窒, which provides the phonetic element. The exact derivation is uncertain, but the character was created to represent the anatomical term.
vaginal tablet; vaginal suppository