1.
upbringing, breeding, background
How a person was raised, and the manners and behavior that result from their upbringing. Often used to comment on whether someone shows signs of a good or poor upbringing.
2.
growth, how something grew up
The way something (a person, plant, or animal) has grown or developed. Often used in compounds with a place name to indicate where someone grew up.
Usage
The set phrase 生まれも育ちも (both born and raised in) is extremely common in self-introductions. When commenting on upbringing quality, 育ちが良い/悪い is a common but potentially judgmental expression.
Common collocations
- 育ちが良い (well-bred, well-raised)
- 育ちが悪い (poorly raised)
- 東京育ち (raised in Tokyo)
- 生まれも育ちも (both born and raised in)
- 育ちがいい (growing well — for plants)