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discipline, upbringing, training
The process of teaching children (or pets) proper behavior, manners, and social norms. Encompasses both the act of disciplining and the results of that training.
躾がしっかりしている子だ。
That child has been well brought up.
犬の躾は子犬のうちから始めたほうがいい。
It's better to start training a dog when it's still a puppy.
親の躾が厳しかったおかげで、礼儀正しい大人になれた。
Thanks to my parents' strict upbringing, I grew up to be a well-mannered adult.
The kanji 躾 is a kokuji (a kanji created in Japan). It is composed of 身 (body) and 美しい (beautiful), reflecting the idea of making one's conduct beautiful.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 躾がいい／悪い: well-/badly-raised
- 躾が厳しい: strict upbringing
- 躾をする: to discipline, to train
- 犬の躾: dog training
USAGE: Used for both children and pets. For children, it covers manners, behavior, and social norms. When discussing pets, it refers to obedience training and behavioral correction.