English–Japanese

“childcare” in Japanese

Japanese

Also育児 (ikuji)

Pronunciation

Romajihoiku

Example

私は保育の仕事をしています。watashi wa ho iku no shi goto o shi te i ma su

I work in childcare.

Illustration for 保育 (childcare)

How to say “childcare” in Japanese

“Childcare” in Japanese is 保育 (hoiku).

Refers to caring for children in ways that support both their daily lives and their healthy development.

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

Example sentences with 保育

地域の施設で保育を学んでいます。chi iki no shi setsu de ho iku o mana n de i ma su

I am studying childcare at a local facility.

Tips for using 保育

  • The word childcare can describe care provided by parents, relatives, or professionals, so it is broader than care at a day-care center.

Other Japanese words for “childcare”

育児は家族みんなでします。iku ji wa ka zoku mi n na de shi ma su

The whole family helps with childcare.

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