養う (やしなう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

養う (やしなう) means to support / to raise / to nurture.

See example sentences below.

養う at a glance

養う

やしなうyashinau

N1verb

to support / to raise / to nurture

養うやしなうyashinauN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to support / to raise / to nurture

Example 1

子どもをしっかり養う。

Translation

I firmly support my child.

Example 2

体力を養うために運動する。

Translation

I exercise to build up strength.