Translation guide
The area where the legs meet the torso, or the part of clothing that covers this area.
The area of the human body where the legs join the torso, including the groin.
The part of pants, underwear, or other garments that covers the crotch.
Also used for the crotch of clothing. Context makes the meaning clear.
The point where a branch divides from a tree trunk or where two branches meet.
Used for the fork of a tree or branch. Same word as body/clothing crotch.
In English, 'kick in the crotch' is common, but in Japanese, the natural expression is 金的 (きんてき), literally 'gold target', referring to the testicles. Saying 股を蹴る (またをける) is understandable but less idiomatic.
金的を蹴られた。
I got kicked in the crotch.
ボールが股に当たった。
The ball hit me in the crotch.
Refers specifically to the crotch/groin area, often used in more formal or medical contexts.
股間を保護するサポーターを着用してください。
Please wear a supporter to protect your groin.
Medical term for the groin region. Rare in everyday conversation.
鼠蹊部にしこりがあります。
There is a lump in my groin area.
ズボンの股が破れた。
The crotch of my pants ripped.
このパンツは股上が深い。
These pants have a high rise.
Refers to the inseam or the length from the crotch to the hem of pants.
股下を測ってください。
Please measure the inseam.
Refers to the rise of pants, the distance from the crotch to the waistband.
股上が浅いジーンズが流行っている。
Low-rise jeans are in fashion.
木の股に鳥の巣がある。
There is a bird's nest in the crotch of the tree.
Literally 'dividing point', can be used for a fork in a tree or road.
枝の分かれ目に腰を下ろした。
I sat down in the fork of the branch.