育: the kanji for raise; grow
育 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means raise; grow. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
育 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
育 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
イク (iku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 教育きょういく · kyōiku | education |
そだつ (sodatsu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 育つそだつ · sodatsu | to grow up |
そだてる (sodateru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 育てるそだてる · sodateru | to raise; to bring up |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 子どもの教育について考えている。Kodomo no kyōiku ni tsuite kangaete iru.I'm thinking about my child's education.
- この子は元気に育っています。Kono ko wa genki ni sodatte imasu.This child is growing up healthy.
- 両親は私を大切に育ててくれた。Ryōshin wa watashi o taisetsu ni sodatete kureta.My parents raised me with great care.
- 教育に力を入れている学校です。Kyōiku ni chikara o irete iru gakkō desu.It's a school that puts effort into education.
- 野菜を庭で育てています。Yasai o niwa de sodatete imasu.I am growing vegetables in the garden.
Questions about 育
How many strokes does 育 have?
育 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 育?
The on readings are iku (イク). The kun readings are sodatsu (そだつ), sodateru (そだてる), hagukumu (はぐくむ).
What JLPT level is 育?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 育
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.