How to say "genitals" in Japanese
- 性器せいきnounThe straightforward anatomical word for the genitals, usable in medical, educational, or clinical contexts when you need to refer to the actual organs without euphemism.
- nounA colloquial euphemism for the genitals or private parts, typically used in casual, tactful, or slightly embarrassed everyday conversation rather than formal or medical discussion; normally written in kana.
- 下腹部かふくぶnounLiterally the lower abdomen or lower belly; only by loose extension does it stand in for the private parts, so for the anatomical sense of 'genitals' it is seldom the word you want.
性器 is the neutral anatomical term; 「あそこ」 is a colloquial euphemism for casual or delicate conversation; 下腹部 literally means the lower abdomen and is only loosely, secondarily used for this sense.
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