- 栄養 — nutrition
- 教養 — education / culture
- 養育 — child-rearing
- 養子 — adopted child
- 休養 — rest / recuperation
- 養う — to support / to raise
This character includes the “food” radical and phonetic elements of action. Together they convey providing sustenance — meals, care, education — the foundation of raising and supporting others.
親は 子どもを養います。
Parents raise and support their children.
栄養のある食事をとりましょう。
Let’s have a nutritious meal.
教養のある人になりたいです。
I want to become a well-educated person.