養よう親しん

noun

adoptive parent(s); foster parent(s)

Refers to a person or couple who legally adopts or fosters a child. Can be singular or plural depending on context.

• 彼かれは養よう親しんに育そだてられた。

  He was raised by adoptive parents.

• 養よう親しんになるには審しん査さが必ひつ要ようだ。

  To become an adoptive parent, screening is required.