How to say 'Support' or 'Nurture' in Japanese | 養う

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The Japanese word for Support or Nurture is 'Yashinau', written as 養う in Japanese.'Support' or 'Nurture' in hiragana is やしなう.

word

養う

Meaning

Support, Nurture

Reading

やしなう

yashinau

Kanji

養Foster

Explanation

The Japanese verb '養う (やしなう)' can mean 'to support' or 'to nurture'. When used in the context of 'support', it often refers to providing for someone financially or materially, such as supporting a family. For example: He supports his family「彼は家族を養っている」(かれはかぞくをやしなっている). In the context of 'nurture', it refers to raising or cultivating something, such as children, animals, or even skills. For example: She nurtures her plants carefully「彼女は植物を丁寧に養っている」(かのじょはしょくぶつをていねいにやしなっている). The verb can also imply fostering or developing something over time, such as habits or relationships.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6711

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 養う

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

養

Meaning

Foster

Hiragana in the Word 養う

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

う

Reading

Words Related to 養う Through the Kanji 養

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 養 as well.

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栄養

Meaning

Nutrition

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休養

Meaning

Rest

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養子

Meaning

Adopted child

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教養

Meaning

Culture, Education

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'Yashinau' means 'Support' or 'Nurture' .

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