noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
childcare; nurturing; day care
Broad term covering the care and upbringing of children, especially in institutional or professional settings. Often used in compounds like 保育園 (nursery school) and 保育士 (childcare worker).
保育園で子供を保育する。
They care for children at the nursery school.
保育の質を向上させる取り組みが進んでいる。
Efforts to improve the quality of childcare are underway.