Japanese Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Japanese word
養育
Pronunciation
Romajiyōiku
Meaning
- nounchild-rearing
Example
子どもの養育にはお金がかかります。ko do mo no yō iku ni wa o kane ga ka ka ri ma su
Raising children costs money.
More examples
祖父母が孫の養育を手伝っています。so fu bo ga mago no yō iku o te tsuda tte i ma su
The grandparents are helping with their grandchild's upbringing.
Core concept
Refers to the sustained care and support that helps a child grow and develop.
Common phrases
子どもの養育ko do mo no yō iku
raising children
養育を受けるyō iku o u ke ru
receive care
養育を担うyō iku o nina u
take responsibility for child-rearing
Similar words
育児ikuji: The care of a baby or child, especially in daily life.
子育てkosodate: The daily work of caring for and raising a child.
扶養fuyō: The financial and material support provided for a dependent child.
Definition in Japanese
子どもを育て、生活や成長を支えること。ko do mo o soda te sei katsu ya sei chō o sasa e ru ko to
Word origin
養育 (yōiku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 養 (yō, "nurture") and 育 (iku, "raise").
Usage tips
- In English, child-rearing usually emphasizes the ongoing work of caring for and raising children, while upbringing often emphasizes the environment and habits formed during childhood.
Other meanings
- upbringingnoun
Opposites
- 放任hōninneglectnoun
Related words
- 養育者yōikushacaregivernoun