Translation and Meaning of: 生やす - hayasu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 生やす (hayasu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hayasu
Kana: はやす
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to grow; grow crops; wear a beard
Meaning in English: to grow;to cultivate;to wear beard
Definition: Organisms acquire new parts.
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Explanation and Etymology - (生やす) hayasu
The Japanese word 生やす (hayasu) is a verb that means "to make grow" or "to cultivate," usually in reference to the growth of hair, beards, or plants. The word is composed of the kanji 「生」 (sei, shou, or iku), which carries meanings related to "life" and "birth," and the hiragana verbal ending やす (yasu), which conveys the action of causing or making something happen. The use of 生やす in everyday contexts can encompass both the cultivation of vegetation and encouraging the growth of facial hair.
Etymologically speaking, the kanji 「生」 is quite versatile and appears in various combinations in the Japanese language, being related to concepts of life, growth, and creation. The elements that make up this kanji are: the radical 「生」, suggesting the sense of emerging or sprouting, which is one of the key points to understand the use of the word 生やす. The ending やす, when added to a verb, often implies the idea of facilitating or provoking a certain action, thus creating a compound transitive verb.
The origin and variations in the everyday use of the term differ quite a bit. In horticulture, 生やす can refer to the act of sowing or planting with the aim of cultivating a certain species. At the same time, in a more personal or appearance-focused context, such as when someone wishes to grow a beard, the word takes on a more specific tone: "to make grow" in this sense mentions the deliberate intention to allow or stimulate the natural growth of hair. This reflects the multifaceted application of the term in Japanese culture, always aligned with the context in which it is used. In addition to its literal use, 生やす is sometimes used metaphorically, suggesting fostering or nurturing intangibles, such as ideals or emotions.
Verbal conjugation of 生やす
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 生やす (hayasu)
- 生やす - Positive present form
- 生やさない - Present negative form
- 生やしました - Positive past form
- 生やさなかった - past negative form
Synonyms and similar words
- 育てる (Soraeru) - To grow; to nourish. Refers to the act of taking care and providing sustenance.
- 栽培する (Saibai suru) - Cultivate; plant. It is more related to the cultivation of plants and vegetables.
- 培養する (Baiyō suru) - Cultivate; nurture. Used especially in scientific contexts, such as the cultivation of cells or microorganisms.
- 育成する (Ikusei suru) - Develop; educate. Involves growth and development, especially of skills or potential.
- 養成する (Yōsei suru) - Training; preparing. Focused on skill development and education.
- 成長させる (Seichō saseru) - Make it grow; promote growth. Refers specifically to the act of facilitating growth.
- 増やす (Fuyasu) - Increase; multiply. Refers to quantitative increase, such as the amount of something.
- 育つ (Sodatsu) - Grow; develop. Refers to natural growth, especially of children or plants.
- 生育する (Seiiku suru) - Grow; develop; mainly refers to the biological growth of organisms.
- 生存する (Seizon suru) - To exist; to survive. Focused more on survival and existence than on growth.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: はやす hayasu
How to Write in Japanese - (生やす) hayasu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (生やす) hayasu:
Example Sentences - (生やす) hayasu
Below are some example sentences:
kami wo hayasu
Grow hair
Grow hair
- 髪 (kami) - hair
- を (wo) - object particle
- 生やす (hayasu) - to cultivate, to let grow
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