English–Japanese

“child-rearing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyōiku

Example

子どもの養育にはお金がかかります。ko do mo no yō iku ni wa o kane ga ka ka ri ma su

Raising children costs money.

Illustration for 養育 (child-rearing)

How to say “child-rearing” in Japanese

“Child-rearing” in Japanese is 養育 (yōiku).

Refers to the sustained care and support that helps a child grow and develop.

Full entry for 養育: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 養育

祖父母が孫の養育を手伝っています。so fu bo ga mago no yō iku o te tsuda tte i ma su

The grandparents are helping with their grandchild's upbringing.

Tips for using 養育

  • In English, child-rearing usually emphasizes the ongoing work of caring for and raising children, while upbringing often emphasizes the environment and habits formed during childhood.

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