Translation of Japanese word "育てる" to English
育てる
そだてる
[sodateru]
IPA: /soɗateɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
How to use
育てる (sodateru) — 'to raise / bring up / cultivate'. Group 2. 子供を育てる — raise children. Intransitive: 育つ.
🇬🇧 English
to raise / bring up
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 育てる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): そだてる
Romaji Transcription: sodateru
Example Sentences
母は子どもを育てる。
はははこどもをそだてる。
The mother raises the child.
教師は生徒を育てる。
きょうしはせいとをそだてる。
The teacher raises the student.
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Common phrases
- 子供を育てる— to raise children
Frequency rank: #398 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "育てる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "育てる" means "to raise / bring up" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "育てる"?▼
The word "育てる" is read as "そだてる" (sodateru). 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: "To raise a child, love and understanding are necessary.".
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