養


This kanji means to rear, adopt, support or recuperate.

on readings:
  • yō
kun readings:
  • yashina
examples:
栄養 eiyō nutrition
保養所 hoyōjo sanatorium, rest home
保養所 hoyōsho sanatorium, rest home
孝養 kōyō discharge of filial duties
教養 kyōyō culture, education
休養 kyūyō rest, recreation, recuperation
養う yashinau rear, support, maintain
養育 yōiku upbringing, nurture
養蚕 yōsan sericulture, silkworm raising
養成 yōsei training, cultivation
養子 yōshi adopted child

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Last ∆ on 19 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.