WORD DETAIL
保育
ほいく
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
保育is read asほいくand means “childcare”. - Basic usage: The examples show studying early-childhood care and touring a community childcare facility.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It combines care, protection, and developmental support for young children;
教育centers more broadly on education or instruction.
- It combines care, protection, and developmental support for young children;