お産
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of childbirth, often used in formal or respectful contexts.
Theme
Two friends, Miyuki and User, are catching up over coffee. Miyuki shares news about her sister's pregnancy, leading to a discussion about childbirth.
お産
おさん
(giving) birth
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'oh, sun' — a new baby is like a sunrise. 『お産』 (osan) sounds like 'oh, sun' — 'Oh, sun' → お産 (osan, 'birth').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『お産』 (osan) is a respectful term for childbirth, often used in medical and family contexts. It's common to hear phrases like 『お産が近い』 (osan ga chikai, 'birth is near') or to celebrate with 『出産祝い』 (shussan iwai, 'birth celebration gifts').
Forms
Base: お産Base noun form. Refers to the act of childbirth, often used in formal or respectful contexts.