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妊
On'yomi
ニン・ジン
NIN / JIN
Kun'yomi
はら.む・みごも.る
haramu / migomoru
pregnancy
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and phonetic. Woman conceiving.
Symbolism
Pregnancy, pregnant woman, conception. Represents pregnancy.
Component Breakdown
妊=
女壬
woman + 壬
Words & Expressions
Words written with 妊
不妊ふにんsterility
避妊ひにんcontraception
妊婦にんぷpregnant woman
妊産婦にんさんぷexpectant and nursing mothers
Other kanji with the same meaning
“pregnancy”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 妊 mean in Japanese?
妊 means pregnancy.
How do you read 妊?
On'yomi: ニン、ジン (NIN, JIN). Kun'yomi: はら.む、みごも.る (haramu, migomoru).
How many strokes does 妊 have?
妊 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 妊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
妊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pregnancy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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