sex in Japanese
sex in Japanese is 性別, 性, セックス — sex means the biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
sex in Japanese
性別
Pronounced: seibetsu
性
Pronounced: sei
セックス
Pronounced: sekkusu
(uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier. [from 1899]
性交
Pronounced: seikō
(uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier. [from 1899]
セックス
Pronounced: sekkusu
(chiefly, US, colloquial, transitive) To have sex with.
性交
Pronounced: seikō
(chiefly, US, colloquial, transitive) To have sex with.
What does "sex" mean?
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noun The biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
"The form asked applicants to state their sex."
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noun Sexual activity, especially intercourse.
"The show was criticized for its explicit depictions of sex."
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sex in a sentence
- The form asked applicants to state their sex.
- Doctors can often determine a baby's sex during an ultrasound.
- The show was criticized for its explicit depictions of sex.
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What is "sex" in Japanese?
"sex" in Japanese is 性別, 性, セックス. sex means: The biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
How do you pronounce 性別?
"sex" in Japanese is 性別, pronounced "seibetsu".
How do you use "sex" in a sentence?
Example: "The form asked applicants to state their sex." In Japanese, "sex" is 性別, 性, セックス.
Are there other ways to say "sex" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "sex": 性別, 性, セックス, 性交.
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