温室育ち

おんしつそだち
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Having been raised in a sheltered or overly protected environment; often used figuratively for someone inexperienced, delicate, or naïve.

NounNoun Taking 'の'Idiomatic Expression

Examples

彼は温室育ちだから、少しのトラブルですぐに動揺する。

He was raised in a sheltered environment, so he gets upset at minor troubles.

温室育ちの若者が社会に出て苦労するケースもある。

There are cases where youngsters raised in sheltered conditions struggle when they enter society.

彼女の言動は温室育ちを連想させるが、努力家でもある。

Her behavior suggests a sheltered upbringing, but she is also hardworking.

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