English–Japanese
“grow up” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisodatsu
Example
この子は元気に育っています。ko no ko wa gen ki ni soda tte i ma su
This child is growing up healthy.
How to say “grow up” in Japanese
“Grow up” in Japanese is 育つ (sodatsu). 育つ can also mean “grow”.
Describes a living thing developing from a smaller or younger state into a larger or more mature one.
Example sentences with 育つ
庭の花は夏によく育ちます。niwa no hana wa natsu ni yo ku soda chi ma su
The flowers in the yard grow well in summer.
弟は祖父母の家で育ちました。otōto wa so fu bo no ie de soda chi ma shi ta
My younger brother was raised at our grandparents' house.
Tips for using 育つ
- When 育つ (sodatsu) describes a plant, English uses "grow" rather than "grow up," because "grow up" usually refers to a person becoming an adult.