Meaning

Primary

Embryo

Alternatives

Fetus, Foetus

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A child that's still in a womb is a fetus.

Reading

たいじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

エコーで胎児が足を伸ばしたり縮めたりするところが見れました。

I was able to see the fetus stretch and shrink on the echo.

Kanji Composition