Japanese word

育む

Pronunciation

Romajihagukumu

Meaning

  • verbnurture

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 友情を育むyū jō o haguku mu

    nurture friendship

  • 文化を育むbun ka o haguku mu

    nurture culture

  • 創造性を育むsō zō sei o haguku mu

    nurture creativity

Similar words

育てるsodateru: To help a person, living thing, skill, or quality grow and become more developed.
培うtsuchikau: To build a skill, character trait, or way of thinking through continued experience.
養うyashinau: To foster an ability, quality, or habit by providing care and support.

Definition in Japanese

大切に守りながら、心や能力などを成長させる。tai setsu ni mamo ri na ga ra kokoro ya nō ryoku na do o sei chō sa se ru

Word origin

育む (hagukumu) is a native Japanese verb whose origin is traditionally explained through the idea of wrapping a young being in wings and protecting its growth.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • raiseverb

Related words

  • 育みhagukuminurturingnoun

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