1.
breastfeeding; nursing; feeding a baby milk
The act of feeding an infant milk, typically from the breast. Also used more broadly for bottle-feeding in some contexts.
授乳の時間だ。
It's time for feeding.
この施設には授乳室がある。
This facility has a nursing room.
授乳中は薬の服用に注意が必要だ。
Caution is needed with medication during the breastfeeding period.
A standard term used in medical, parenting, and public facility contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 授乳室 (nursing room)
- 授乳期間 / 授乳中 (breastfeeding period)
- 授乳する (to breastfeed)
USAGE NOTE:
授乳室 signs are common in department stores, train stations, and public buildings throughout Japan. While the word literally involves breast milk (乳), 授乳 is used broadly to cover feeding babies in general, including bottle-feeding.