養 kanji: meaning “foster”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N115 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- foster
- On'yomi
- ヨウ、リョウ
- Kun'yomi
- やしな・う
Picture story to remember 養
A sheep (羊) is fostered well when there is plenty of food to eat (食) right at its feet.
How to write 養: stroke order
養 is written with 15 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 養
- 養護ようごnursing
- 養うやしなうto support
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