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養
養 (readings: よう, やしな; Japanese kanji) means “nurture / raise”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 栄養 (nutrition).
What does 養 mean?
| Kanji | 養 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | nurture / raise |
| Readings | よう, やしな |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 養
養 is read よう or やしな depending on the word.
Example words with 養
| Example | 栄養 (nutrition) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14