godan verb (-u), transitive verb
support; maintain; provide for
Financially or materially supporting someone's livelihood, such as a family or dependents.
彼は家族を養うために一生懸命働いている。
He works hard to support his family.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Raising children or animals, providing care and upbringing over time.
彼女は三人の子供を養った。
She raised three children.
この農家は牛を養っている。
This farmer raises cattle.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Specifically taking in and raising a child as one's own; less common than 養子にする in modern speech.
彼らは孤児を養うことにした。
They decided to adopt an orphan.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Nurturing abstract qualities like habits, skills, or relationships; often used with nouns like 習慣, 力, 精神.
読書の習慣を養うことは大切だ。
It is important to cultivate a reading habit.
チームワークを養うために研修を行った。
We conducted training to foster teamwork.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
recuperate; recover (from illness/injury)
Resting and regaining strength after illness or injury; often used with 病 or 傷.
しばらく病を養う必要がある。
I need to recuperate from my illness for a while.