育む

はぐくむ
Alternative writings: 育くむ
Frequency:
1

To raise or rear (children or living things); to care for and help them grow.

U-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

両親は子どもの好奇心を育む環境を作った。

The parents created an environment that nurtured their children's curiosity.

地域の人々が若い世代を育む活動を始めた。

Local people started activities to foster the younger generation.

彼は庭で野菜を育むのが趣味だ。

His hobby is cultivating vegetables in the garden.

2

To cultivate or foster (abilities, relationships, emotions) over time; to nurture development.

U-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

信頼関係を育むには時間と対話が必要だ。

It takes time and dialogue to build trust.

企業は若手の能力を育むための研修を行っている。

The company conducts training to nurture the abilities of young employees.

自然の中で感性を育む経験は貴重だ。

Experiences that nurture sensibilities in nature are valuable.

Word Relationships

Derivations
Masu-Form育みます
Nai-Form育まない
Ta-Form育んだ
Te-Form育んで
Ba-Form育めば
Volitional Form育もう
Imperative Form育め
Potential Form育める
Passive Form育まれる
Causative Form育ませる
Causative Passive Form育ませられる