Lexical entry

セックス

sekkusu

The concept of sex, including sexual intercourse and a person's sex or gender.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

This word can refer to sexual intercourse, a person's biological sex, or gender depending on context. The meaning must be read from the sentence because the noun is broad and context-sensitive.

sexual intercourse
sex or gender

Examples

Example Sentences

このアンケートでは生物学的なセックスと社会的なジェンダーを区別しています。

このアンケートではせいぶつがくてきなセックスとしゃかいてきなジェンダーをくべつしています。

This survey distinguishes between biological sex and social gender.

generated example

カムアウト

Revealing one's sexual orientation, gender identity, or a hidden secret.

レイプ

Sexual assault or the act of rape.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: ambiguous-sense, related-candidate-uncertain
Active language: English