English–Japanese

“nurture” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihagukumu

Example

家族の愛を育みます。ka zoku no ai o haguku mi ma su

We nurture love in our family.

Illustration for 育む (nurture)

How to say “nurture” in Japanese

“Nurture” in Japanese is 育む (hagukumu).

Describes caring for something over time so that it develops its abilities, strength, or value.

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

Example sentences with 育む

自然の中で子どもの想像力を育みます。shi zen no naka de ko do mo no sō zō ryoku o haguku mi ma su

In nature, we nurture children's imagination.

Tips for using 育む

  • In English, nurture can describe both raising a child and supporting an idea, so 育む (hagukumu) also applies to feelings, abilities, relationships, and plans.

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