WORD DETAIL
成育
せいいく
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
成育is read asせいいくand can mean “growth” or “development”, depending on context. - Basic usage: The examples show puppy growth recorded at a shelter and child development supported by a community.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It focuses on the growth and development of a living being;
育成more often emphasizes deliberate raising or training.
- It focuses on the growth and development of a living being;