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育成 (いくせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 5,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
rearing ; training ; cultivation ; development
Broadly used for systematically raising, training, or developing people, skills, organizations, or living things. Common in business, education, agriculture, and sports contexts.
This research institute is cultivating new varieties.
Kanji 育 bring up, grow up, raise Similar words 教きょう 育いく 教育 is broader 'education', often institutional; 育成 emphasizes hands-on nurturing and growth, like coaching or cultivation.
養よう 成せい 養成 is often used for training professionals (e.g., 教師養成); 育成 is more general and can apply to plants, animals, or overall human development.
栽さい 培ばい 栽培 is specifically for growing plants/crops; 育成 can include plants but also people, skills, and organizations.
Etymology Compound of 育 (いく, 'raise, nurture') and 成 (せい, 'become, grow'). The combination conveys the idea of fostering growth and development.
