尿|にょうnyou[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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- nounurineしい,しし, and しと were primarily children's words
- Synonym小便しょうべんNeutralEveryday word for urine or urinating; can also mean breaking a contract. 「尿」 is the medical, formal term, as in 「尿検査」.
- SynonymおしっこCasualColloquial, childish word for pee, with an affectionate feel. 「尿」 is the medical term.
- SynonymしっこCasualChildish colloquial word for pee, a shortened form of 「おしっこ」. 「尿」 is the medical term.
- Related小水しょうすいNeutralPolite euphemism for urine, often as 「お小水」; 「尿」 is more direct and medical.
Use 「尿」 in medical contexts like 「尿検査」. In everyday speech say 「小便」; to children or playfully use 「おしっこ」 or 「しっこ」; 「小水」/「お小水」 is a polite euphemism.
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