Vocabulary

What does 育つ (そだつ, sodatsu) mean?

育つ (そだつ, sodatsu) means to grow up, to be raised.

Quick facts
Readingそだつ
Romajisodatsu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
そだつ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsodatsu

to grow up, to be raised

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)

Example sentences

  • I grew up near the sea.

  • This tree grows well in warm places.

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