🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

育児

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ikuji

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Parenting/ˈpɛr.ən.tɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"育児には忍耐と愛が必要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of raising and educating children.

    "Effective parenting involves understanding a child's needs and providing appropriate support."
  2. 2

    The state of being a parent.

    "Her parenting has been influenced by her own upbringing and values."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'parenting' emerged in the mid-20th century, derived from the word 'parent' which comes from the Latin 'parens', meaning 'to bring forth'. The evolution reflects a shift towards recognizing the active role of parents in child-rearing.

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