Quick answer
育 is the kanji for "to raise". Its reading is そだ.つ (sodatsu). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
to raise
Also : to grow up · to bring up
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 育 represents 'BRING UP'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of bring up.
On-reading: いく — remember this sound by associating it with bring up. Kun-reading: そだ.つ.
Example Sentences
子供の育て方を学んでいます。
こどものそだてかたをまなんでいます。
I'm learning how to raise children.
教育の大切さを実感しました。
きょういくのたいせつさをじっかんしました。
I realized the importance of education.
Vocabulary using 育
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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