Translation guide
The English phrase 'bringing up' can refer to raising children, introducing a topic in conversation, or physically carrying something upward. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To care for and educate a child from infancy to adulthood.
The most common and general verb for raising children, animals, or plants. Transitive.
She brought up three children.
Noun meaning 'child-rearing' or 'parenting'. Often used in contexts like parenting support or childcare.
Formal term for raising and nurturing a child, often used in legal or official contexts.
Parents have a duty to bring up their children.
Literary verb meaning to nurture or foster, often used for emotional or abstract upbringing.
To mention or start discussing a subject in conversation.
Literally 'make into a topic'. The most natural way to say 'bring up a topic'.
To lift or transport something to a higher place.
Literally 'carry and go up'. Used when bringing an object upstairs or to a higher floor.
To eject stomach contents through the mouth.
General verb for vomiting. Can be used in casual contexts.
Do not translate 'bringing up' word-for-word as '上に持ってくる' unless you mean physically carrying something upward. For raising children or introducing topics, use the specific expressions above.
育てる is the everyday word for raising children. 養育する is formal and often used in legal or official documents about child welfare.
She brought up three children on her own.
子育ては大変ですが、やりがいがあります。
Bringing up children is tough, but rewarding.
愛情を込めて子供を育む。
Bring up a child with love.
I brought up that issue at the meeting.
To bring up a subject, often implying it might be sensitive or unexpected.
He brought up the topic of salary.
To start talking about something, often the first person to mention it.
Who first brought up that idea?
Formal term for raising a question or issue, common in meetings or academic settings.
He brought up a new problem.
Please bring the luggage upstairs.
To carry something up, often with effort or for heavy items.
Bringing furniture up the stairs is tough.
気分が悪くて、食べたものを吐いてしまった。
I felt sick and brought up what I ate.
Euphemistic verb for vomiting, literally 'return'. Softer than 吐く.
The baby brought up the milk.
彼は議論の中で面白い点を話題にした。
He brought up an interesting point during the discussion.