English–Japanese
“upbringing” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisodachi
Example
彼は育ちがいいです。kare wa soda chi ga i i de su
He was well brought up.
How to say “upbringing” in Japanese
“Upbringing” in Japanese is 育ち (sodachi).
Refers to the formative process through which a person, animal, or plant develops within particular care and conditions.
Example sentences with 育ち
食事の作法には、家庭での育ちが表れます。shoku ji no sa hō ni wa ka tei de no soda chi ga arawa re ma su
A person's upbringing at home shows in their table manners.
Tips for using 育ち
- In English, breeding can describe an animal's lineage and upbringing, while 育ち (sodachi) can describe the background and refinement a person gains from being raised in a certain environment.