JLPT N2

domesticate, raise (an animal)

Item 151 of 481 | 13 strokes | Radical: 食 (eat), 司 (director)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiか.う

Mnemonic

As the DIRECTOR (司) of your pet's life, you are responsible for what it EATS (食) when you RAISE IT (飼).

Example Words

飼う (かう) to keep a pet, to raise an animal
飼育 (しいく) breeding, raising