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Japanese Women are pregnant for 10 months
A Japanese girl I know thought that women were pregnant for 10 months. Her Taiwanese husband confirmed that that number is what some Asians use. Has anyone ever heard this before?
Two Japanese girls I work with thought ten months as well, one claiming that "10 months, 10 days" is some sort of expression for the gestation period. One coworker worked for a GBYN and knew that Americans used 9 months. She explained the title of the move "Nine Months" to the other girl who gave an "ahhh," as if finally understanding the title of the movie.
I suppose the Japanese simply measure from the last period instead of the missed period. But that doesn't seem to explain 10 months. Or they are thinking a pregnant women passes through 10 months, counting the first.
But the Japanese dinner guest did believe that a women was "scientifically" pregnant for 10 months. Not so.
Matt
Two Japanese girls I work with thought ten months as well, one claiming that "10 months, 10 days" is some sort of expression for the gestation period. One coworker worked for a GBYN and knew that Americans used 9 months. She explained the title of the move "Nine Months" to the other girl who gave an "ahhh," as if finally understanding the title of the movie.
I suppose the Japanese simply measure from the last period instead of the missed period. But that doesn't seem to explain 10 months. Or they are thinking a pregnant women passes through 10 months, counting the first.
But the Japanese dinner guest did believe that a women was "scientifically" pregnant for 10 months. Not so.
Matt
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[nq:1]A Japanese girl I know thought that women were pregnant for 10 months. Her Taiwanese husband confirmed that that number ... the first. But the Japanese dinner guest did believe that a women was "scientifically" pregnant for 10 months. Not so.[/nq]
Different sorts of months in use here, besides the different starting point...convention around here says nine mon
[nq:1]A Japanese girl I know thought that women were pregnant for 10 months. Her Taiwanese husband confirmed that that number ... the first. But the Japanese dinner guest did believe that a women was "scientifically" pregnant for 10 months. Not so.[/nq]
Different sorts of months in use here, besides the different starting point...convention around here says nine mon
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[nq:1]A Japanese girl I know thought that women were pregnant for 10 months. Her Taiwanese husband confirmed that that number is what some Asians use. Has anyone ever heard this before?[/nq]
No but I've heard of "eight days a week".
[nq:1]Two Japanese girls I work with thought ten months as well, one claiming that "10 months, 10 days" is some ... the first. But the Japanese dinner guest di
No but I've heard of "eight days a week".
[nq:1]Two Japanese girls I work with thought ten months as well, one claiming that "10 months, 10 days" is some ... the first. But the Japanese dinner guest di
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[nq:1]A Japanese girl I know thought that women were pregnant for 10 months. Her Taiwanese husband confirmed that that number ... the first. But the Japanese dinner guest did believe that a women was "scientifically" pregnant for 10 months. Not so.[/nq]
"Q. Why do Japanese people say that women deliver their babies in the TENTH month?
"A. No, Japanese babies don't take longer to mature. Ja
"Q. Why do Japanese people say that women deliver their babies in the TENTH month?
"A. No, Japanese babies don't take longer to mature. Ja
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[nq:1]A Japanese girl I know thought that women were pregnant for 10 months. Her Taiwanese husband confirmed that that number ... first. But the Japanese dinner guest did believe that a women was "scientifically" pregnant for 10 months. Not so. Matt[/nq]
Are they still considered 1 year old at birth? I believe they used to be in Japan (and Taiwan).
Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
Are they still considered 1 year old at birth? I believe they used to be in Japan (and Taiwan).
Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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[nq:1]Are they still considered 1 year old at birth? I believe they used to be in Japan (and Taiwan).[/nq]
This is a misconception. Orientals are not considered to be one year old at birth; age =one= indicates that this is their first calendar year of life. After the next Chinese New Year, they are in their second calendar year of life. It's not giving elapsed time since birth, as our system d
This is a misconception. Orientals are not considered to be one year old at birth; age =one= indicates that this is their first calendar year of life. After the next Chinese New Year, they are in their second calendar year of life. It's not giving elapsed time since birth, as our system d
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[nq:1]Are they still considered 1 year old at birth? I believe they used to be in Japan (and Taiwan).[/nq]
Also Italy, if my great-grandmother is any guide.
Steny '08!
Also Italy, if my great-grandmother is any guide.
Steny '08!
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[nq:1]A Japanese girl I know thought that women were pregnant for 10 months. Her Taiwanese husband confirmed that that number ... the title of the movie. I suppose the Japanese simply measure from the last period instead of the missed period.[/nq]
Sorry, I don't think anybody counts from "the missed period" how can you start counting from a non-event? Nor do they count from conception, which u
Sorry, I don't think anybody counts from "the missed period" how can you start counting from a non-event? Nor do they count from conception, which u
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[nq:1]But the Japanese dinner guest did believe that a women was "scientifically" pregnant for 10 months. Not so. Matt[/nq]
Once I saw a JavaScript, apparently by a Japanese lady, to show months of pregnancy. It went up to 10 months. I asked her about it, and she replied that, for purposes of counting months of a pregnancy, 1 month is defined as 4 weeks.
Once I saw a JavaScript, apparently by a Japanese lady, to show months of pregnancy. It went up to 10 months. I asked her about it, and she replied that, for purposes of counting months of a pregnancy, 1 month is defined as 4 weeks.
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[nq:2]Are they still considered 1 year old at birth? I believe they used to be in Japan (and Taiwan).[/nq]
[nq:1]This is a misconception. Orientals are not considered to be one year old at birth; age =one= indicates that this ... they are in their second calendar year of life. It's not giving elapsed time since birth, as our system does.[/nq]
They are like thoroughbreds!
[nq:1]This is a misconception. Orientals are not considered to be one year old at birth; age =one= indicates that this ... they are in their second calendar year of life. It's not giving elapsed time since birth, as our system does.[/nq]
They are like thoroughbreds!
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[nq:2]Are they still considered 1 year old at birth? I believe they used to be in Japan (and Taiwan).[/nq]
[nq:1]This is a misconception. Orientals[/nq]
Oy!
Steny '08!
[nq:1]This is a misconception. Orientals[/nq]
Oy!
Steny '08!
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