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

養子: adopted child. The Japanese noun '養子 (ようし)' means 'adopted child'. It refers to a child who is legally adopted into a family, becoming part of that family through legal processes. This word is often used in contexts related to family law, inheritance, or social discussions about adoption. Example: They adopted a child 「彼らは養子をもらった」 (かれらはようしをもらった). The adopted child inherited the property 「養子が財産を相続した」 (ようしがざいさんをそうぞくした). Note that '養子' can refer to either an adopted son or daughter, depending on the context.

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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