noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
beekeeping; apiculture
Refers to the practice of keeping and raising bees, typically for honey or pollination. Often used in compound terms like 養蜂家 (beekeeper) or 養蜂場 (apiary).
My grandfather keeps bees as a hobby.
I entered an agricultural college to learn beekeeping techniques.
apiary; bee yard
beekeeper; apiarist
beehive
Compound of 養 (raise, foster) and 蜂 (bee). The reading ようほう is the standard on'yomi for both characters.