保育
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Base noun form. Refers to the act or profession of caring for and nurturing children, often in educational or childcare settings. Can be used in compounds like 『保育園』 (hoikuen, 'nursery school').
Theme
User is chatting with their neighbor Aiko, who works at a daycare center, about the importance of early childhood care and education.
保育
ほいく
nursing, nurturing, rearing
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'hoiku' (保育) teacher gently rocking a baby in a nursery. 'Hoiku' sounds like 'hoick' (to lift up) — you lift and nurture children!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『保育』 (hoiku) is a key concept in early childhood education, often associated with 『保育園』 (hoikuen, 'nursery school') where children are cared for and nurtured before elementary school.
Forms
Base: 保育Base noun form. Refers to the act or profession of caring for and nurturing children, often in educational or childcare settings. Can be used in compounds like 『保育園』 (hoikuen, 'nursery school').