- to raise; to rear; to bring up
- to train; to teach; to educate
- to promote the growth of; to nurture; to foster; to develop
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to raise; to rear; to bring up
- to train; to teach; to educate
- to promote the growth of; to nurture; to foster; to develop
This meaning refers to the act of caring for and nurturing someone, typically children, from a young age until they grow up.
This usage emphasizes the process of imparting knowledge or skills, often in a formal or structured manner.
This meaning focuses on the act of encouraging growth or development in various contexts, such as personal development or plant care.
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In spoiling her child, Stella made a rod for her own back in the years that were to follow.