JLPT N2

foster; support; raise

Item 80 of 481 | 15 strokes | Radical: 羊 (sheep), 食 (eat)

Readings

On'yomiヨウ
Kun'yomiやしな.う

Mnemonic

To RAISE (養) a SHEEP (羊), you must give it plenty to EAT (食).

Example Words

養う (やしなう) to support, to raise, to cultivate
栄養 (えいよう) nutrition
休養 (きゅうよう) rest, recreation