Translation of Japanese word "育つ" to English
育つ
そだつ
[sodatsu]
IPA: /soɗatsu/
Meaning
VerbTo mature and become an adult.
How to use
育つ (sodatsu) — 'to grow up / be raised'. Group 1. 田舎で育った — grew up in the countryside. Transitive: 育てる (sodateru) — to raise.
🇬🇧 English
to grow up
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 育つ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): そだつ
Romaji Transcription: sodatsu
Example Sentences
子どもは毎日育つ。
こどもはまいにちそだつ。
The child grows up every day.
花は春に育つ。
はなははるとそだつ。
The flower grows up in the spring.
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Common phrases
- 田舎で育つ— to grow up in the countryside
Frequency rank: #397 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "育つ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "育つ" means "to grow up" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "育つ"?▼
The word "育つ" is read as "そだつ" (sodatsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "The process by which a child grows physically and mentally.".
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