VocabJLPT N1
abortion
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. abortion
  2. 2. discontinuance
Refers to the termination or interruption of something, most commonly used to mean the termination of a pregnancy. It can also refer more broadly to breaking off or discontinuing something midway, such as negotiations or a project.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The occupational physician explained that "managing your health after an abortion is important."

Sentence 2

Guilt has a way of following you like a shadow after an abortion.

Sentence 3

Even so, I kept blaming myself for choosing to have the abortion.

Sentence 4

It's hard to tell my boss I need time off for an abortion.

Sentence 5

She emailed saying she wanted to take leave because of the abortion.