育児
The process of caring for and raising a child from birth until they are independent.
Examples
3 of 5育児は大変だけど楽しい。
Child-rearing is hard but fun.
育児支援制度の拡充が求められている。
Expansion of childcare support systems is being demanded.
最近、育児で寝不足なんだ。
I'm sleep-deprived from childcare lately.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'Raise' (育) 'Child' (児).
Quick Quiz
妻と協力して、仕事と＿＿＿を両立しています。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 育児
Examples
育児は大変だけど楽しい。
everydayChild-rearing is hard but fun.
育児支援制度の拡充が求められている。
formalExpansion of childcare support systems is being demanded.
最近、育児で寝不足なんだ。
informalI'm sleep-deprived from childcare lately.
育児環境の良し悪しは、子供の発達に大きな影響を与える。
academicThe quality of the child-rearing environment has a major impact on child development.
育児休暇を取得する男性社員が増えている。
businessThe number of male employees taking childcare leave is increasing.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
ワンオペ育児
solo parenting (one-operation)
育児ノイローゼ
parenting depression/neurosis
イクメン
a man who actively participates in childcare
Often Confused With
子育て is the common/native term; 育児 is more formal and used in medical/legal/governmental contexts.
Usage Notes
A frequent topic in IELTS writing Task 2 regarding social roles and family-work balance.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'education' (教育) when they mean 'childcare' (育児).
Memory Tip
'Raise' (育) 'Child' (児).
Word Origin
育 (raise/grow) + 児 (child).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term 'Ikumen' (イクメン) was coined to encourage fathers to help with 'ikuji'.
Quick Quiz
妻と協力して、仕事と＿＿＿を両立しています。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 育児
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