育児
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Noun meaning the act of raising or caring for children. Often used in contexts like parenting, daycare, or family support.
Theme
User meets their neighbor Aiko at a community event, and they start talking about the challenges and joys of raising children.
育児
いくじ
childcare, nursing
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'iku' (育 iku, 'raise') and 'ji' (児 ji, 'child') — raising a child is childcare. 'Iku-ji' → 育児 (ikuji, 'childcare').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『育児』 (ikuji, 'childcare') is a significant topic, with many companies offering parental leave and government support. It's common to see 『育児休暇』 (ikuji kyūka, 'childcare leave') in workplaces.
Forms
Base: 育児Noun meaning the act of raising or caring for children. Often used in contexts like parenting, daycare, or family support.