育つ

そだつ
JLPT:N3
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1An intransitive verb meaning to be raised or to grow up; used for children, plants, skills, or characteristics developing to a mature state.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

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東京で育ったので、都会の生活に慣れている。

I grew up in Tokyo, so I'm used to city life.

この野菜は日当たりが良い場所でよく育つ。

These vegetables grow well in sunny places.

子どもは愛情を受けて健やかに育つべきだ。

Children should be raised healthily with love.

彼の考え方は留学を通して大きく育った。

His way of thinking developed greatly through studying abroad.

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