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I’m pregnant in Japanese

I'm pregnant in Japanese

妊娠しています

In kana only: にんしんしています

ninshin shite imasu

polite

What it literally says

I am in a state of pregnancy

Japanese politeness is mostly built out of phrases that stopped being literal a long time ago. Knowing what is underneath is the difference between repeating a sound and knowing what you said.

When to use it

Relevant for medicine, onsen and some attractions.

Next in Health and Pharmacy

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