JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
養 — foster
- Reading
- ヨウ・リョウ・やしな.う
- Meaning
- foster; bring up; rear; develop; nurture
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
養 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・リョウ・やしな.う and it means foster; bring up; rear; develop; nurture. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
養 appears in everyday japanese words such as 保養 (health preservation), 扶養 (support) and 養う (to rear).
Japanese words containing 養
Frequently asked questions
What does 養 mean in Japanese?
養 means foster; bring up; rear; develop; nurture in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 養 read?
養 is read ヨウ・リョウ・やしな.う. Reading it inside real words — 保養 and 扶養 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 養 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 養 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 養 in a word?
A common word containing 養 is 保養 (ほよう) — "health preservation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 養 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 養 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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