養(やしな)う

やしなう
godan verb
to support, to nourish, to cultivate
1. to support, to provide for
To financially or materially support someone, especially family members.
家族(かぞく)を養(やしな)うために働(はたら)く。
I work to support my family.
一人(ひとり)で三人(さんにん)の子(こ)どもを養(やしな)っている。
She supports three children on her own.
給料(きゅうりょう)だけでは家族(かぞく)を養(やしな)うのが難(むずか)しい。
It's hard to support a family on salary alone.
2. to nourish, to nurture
To provide sustenance or care for growth and development.
栄養(えいよう)のある食事(しょくじ)で体(からだ)を養(やしな)う。
I nourish my body with nutritious meals.
病気(びょうき)の後(あと)は十分(じゅうぶん)に休(やす)んで体(からだ)を養(やしな)うことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
After an illness, it's important to rest well and nourish your body.
温泉(おんせん)で英気(えいき)を養(やしな)う。
I refresh my energy at the hot springs.
3. to cultivate, to develop
To develop a skill, ability, or quality over time.
体力(たいりょく)を養(やしな)う。
I build up my physical strength.
読書(どくしょ)で教養(きょうよう)を養(やしな)う。
I cultivate my education through reading.
美術(びじゅつ)館(かん)に通(かよ)って、美(うつく)しいものを見(み)る目(め)を養(やしな)った。
I developed an eye for beauty by frequenting art museums.

養(やしな)う has meanings related to support, nourishment, and cultivation.

TRANSITIVITY:

  • Type: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 家族(かぞく)を養(やしな)う: to support one's family
  • 力(ちから)を養(やしな)う: to build up one's strength
  • 教養(きょうよう)を養(やしな)う: to cultivate one's education
  • 目(め)を養(やしな)う: to develop an eye for (something)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 育(そだ)てる: to raise, bring up
  • 扶養(ふよう)する: to support (formal)
  • 栄養(えいよう): nutrition

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Added 2026.1.14 9:33 · Revised 2026.3.5 9:31
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