Meaning and Usage
"出産" (しゅっさん) specifically refers to the act of giving birth or childbirth. It is a formal noun commonly used in medical, official, and everyday contexts when discussing pregnancy and delivery.
Common Contexts
You will often see "出産" used when talking about due dates, health care after birth, and celebrations related to having a baby. It is not used for animals giving birth; in that case, other words like "出産する" can be used but often with context.
Collocations and Patterns
- 出産予定 (しゅっさんよてい): due date for childbirth
- 出産後 (しゅっさんご): after childbirth
- 出産祝い (しゅっさんいわい): childbirth celebration or gift
Register and Politeness
"出産" is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal situations. It is a standard term used by medical professionals and in everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "出産" with "誕生" (たんじょう), which means "birth" but is more general and often used for events like the birth of a person or an idea. "出産" specifically refers to the physical act of giving birth.