What is the Kanji for 'Foster'? | 養

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Foster', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Foster' is 養.

kanji

養

Meaning

Foster

Reading

kunyomiやしな

yashina

onyomiよう

you

Example Word

栄養: nutrition. The Japanese noun '栄養 (えいよう)' means 'nutrition'. It refers to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. This word is commonly used in contexts related to health, diet, and biology. For example: good nutrition is important for health「良い栄養は健康に重要です」(よいえいようはけんこうにじゅうようです). This food is rich in nutrition「この食べ物は栄養が豊富です」(このたべものはえいようがほうふです). The word can also be used in compound words like '栄養素 (えいようそ)' which means 'nutrient'.

Radical

食

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

693

Handwriting

Words Using 養

This kanji is used in 5 words:

word

栄養

Meaning

Nutrition

word

休養

Meaning

Rest

word

養子

Meaning

Adopted child

word

教養

Meaning

Culture, Education

word

養う

Meaning

Support, Nurture

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What does 養 mean?

養 means 'Foster'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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