Translation and Meaning of: 育てる - sodateru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 育てる (sodateru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sodateru
Kana: そだてる
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: be created; To wake up; to retain; to bring up
Meaning in English: to be brought up;to raise;to rear;to bring up
Definition: To raise children, plants, etc.
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Explanation and Etymology - (育てる) sodateru
The word 「育てる」 (sodateru) is a Japanese verb that carries a deep and essential meaning in culture and everyday life. It primarily translates as "to raise," "to educate," or "to cultivate," encompassing the act of caring for something to grow and flourish, whether it's a child, a plant, or even ideas and skills. This term is fundamental to express the attentive and continuous process of development and growth. It is a vital part of how individuals perceive growth in various aspects of life, from raising children to caring for plants in a garden.
Etymologically, 「育てる」 is composed of the kanji 「育」, which means "to grow" or "to nurture," associated with the verb. The kanji itself is formed by the radical 「⺮」, indicating growth or natural evolution, and by the component 「月」, which symbolizes the cyclical and continuous aspect of nutrition and development processes. 「育」 is closely connected to the concept of raising and educating, reflecting the long process of cultivating something or someone until it reaches the desired maturity.
In Japanese culture, raising or educating is not just a physical act, but also involves a deep emotional and moral commitment. This word is used in various situations to describe everything from parents' efforts in raising their children to the process of educating and training someone in a professional environment. Additionally, it is common to hear 「育てる」 in agricultural or gardening contexts, highlighting the bond between humans and nature. The expression of responsibility and care implied in the word makes it a key element in understanding human relationships, education, and connection with the environment.
Synonyms and similar words
- 育成する (ikusei suru) - Foster growth, develop skills, or potential.
- 養成する (yousei suru) - To develop or train specific skills, especially in a professional field.
- 教育する (kyouiku suru) - Teach and educate, focusing on a comprehensive knowledge and academic training.
- 培う (tsubaeru) - Cultivate or nurture, especially in a more personal or emotional sense.
Words related
ageru
to give; to create; elevate; fly (kites); to praise; increase; advance; promote; to vomit; inaugurate; admit; send (to school); to offer; to present; leave with; finish; organize (expenses); observe; to execute; to quote; to mention; bear (a load)
Words with the same pronunciation: そだてる sodateru
How to Write in Japanese - (育てる) sodateru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (育てる) sodateru:
Example Sentences - (育てる) sodateru
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa deshi o sodateru koto ga suki desu
I like to train disciples.
I like to raise my disciples.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence
- 弟子 (deshi) - substantivo que significa "discípulo"
- を (wo) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
- 育てる (sodateru) - verb meaning "to create" or "to educate"
- こと (koto) - noun meaning "thing" or "fact"
- が (ga) - particle that marks the subject of the sentence
- 好き (suki) - adjective meaning "to like"
- です (desu) - verb that indicates the existence or state of something, equivalent to the verb "ser" or "estar" in Portuguese
Hatake de yasai wo sodateru no ga suki desu
I like to cultivate vegetables in the countryside.
- 畑 (hatake) - countryside
- で (de) - in
- 野菜 (yasai) - vegetables
- を (wo) - direct object
- 育てる (sodateru) - cultivate
- の (no) - possession particle
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 好き (suki) - like
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Watashi wa kodomo wo sodateru no ga suki desu
I like raising children.
I like to raise children.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence, indicating that what follows refers to "me"
- 子供 (kodomo) - noun meaning "child"
- を (wo) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence, indicating that "child" is the object of the action
- 育てる (sodateru) - verb meaning "to create", "to educate" or "to care for"
- のが (no ga) - particle indicating that the previous verb is the subject of the following sentence
- 好き (suki) - adjective meaning "to like"
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence
Onshitsu de sodateta yasai wa oishii desu
Greenhouse-grown vegetables are delicious.
The vegetables grown in the greenhouse are delicious.
- 温室 - stove
- で - in
- 育てた - cultivated
- 野菜 - vegetables
- は - é
- 美味しい - delicious
- です - it is
Tanbo de ine wo sodateteimasu
I am cultivating rice in a field.
I cultivate rice in a rice field.
- 田んぼ - rice field
- で - particle that indicates the place where the action takes place
- 稲 - rice
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 育てています - verb that indicates the action of cultivating rice
Watashitachi wa nōjō de shinsen na yasai o sodatete imasu
We are cultivating fresh vegetables on the farm.
We cultivate fresh vegetables on the farm.
- 私たちは - Us in Japanese
- 農場で - "On the farm" in Japanese
- 新鮮な - "Fresh" in Japanese
- 野菜を - "Vegetables" in Japanese
- 育てています - "We are cultivating" in Japanese
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