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.
妊娠おめでとうございます。
Congratulations on your pregnancy.
妊娠中はアルコールを控えた方がいい。
It's better to refrain from alcohol during pregnancy.
友人が妊娠したと聞いて、みんな喜んだ。
Everyone was happy to hear that our friend had become pregnant.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 妊娠する: to become pregnant
- 妊娠中: during pregnancy
- 妊娠検査: pregnancy test
- 妊娠〜週: (number) weeks pregnant
- 妊娠初期: early pregnancy
RELATED VOCABULARY:
- 妊婦: pregnant woman
- 出産: childbirth
- 産婦人科: obstetrics and gynecology
- 安定期: stable period (of pregnancy, usually after week 16)
Related Words
Related:
出産 (childbirth)