(にんしん)

にんしん
noun / suru verb
pregnancy, conception
1. pregnancy, conception
The condition of carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the body. Also used as a suru verb meaning to become pregnant.
妊娠(にんしん)おめでとうございます。
Congratulations on your pregnancy.
妊娠(にんしん)(ちゅう)はアルコールを(ひか)えた(ほう)がいい。
It's better to refrain from alcohol during pregnancy.
友人(ゆうじん)妊娠(にんしん)したと()いて、みんな(よろこ)んだ。
Everyone was happy to hear that our friend had become pregnant.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 妊娠(にんしん)する: to become pregnant
  • 妊娠(にんしん)(ちゅう): during pregnancy
  • 妊娠(にんしん)検査(けんさ): pregnancy test
  • 妊娠(にんしん)(しゅう): (number) weeks pregnant
  • 妊娠(にんしん)初期(しょき): early pregnancy

RELATED VOCABULARY:

  • 妊婦(にんぷ): pregnant woman
  • 出産(しゅっさん): childbirth
  • 産婦人科(さんふじんか): obstetrics and gynecology
  • 安定期(あんていき): stable period (of pregnancy, usually after week 16)