English–Japanese
“day care center” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihoikuen
Example
子どもは保育園に行きます。ko do mo wa ho iku en ni i ki ma su
The child goes to a day care center.
How to say “day care center” in Japanese
“Day care center” in Japanese is 保育園 (hoikuen).
The word centers on a facility where young children receive care and spend the day while their guardians work or handle other duties.
Example sentences with 保育園
今日は父が子どもを保育園へ送ります。kyō wa chichi ga ko do mo o ho iku en e oku ri ma su
Today, my father will take the child to day care.
Tips for using 保育園
- English speakers can use daycare for either the childcare service or the place providing it, so day care center emphasizes the facility itself.