子宮

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 子宮 is read as しきゅう and is an anatomical noun linked with terms such as 位置, 構造, and 働き by の.
• Basic usage: It is used in medical or educational contexts that discuss the organ’s location, structure, and function.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Noun links
  • Use 子宮の位置, 子宮の構造, and 子宮の働き when naming the relevant anatomical aspect.
• English choice
  • Uterus is the direct anatomical term, while womb can refer to the same organ in a less technical context.