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養子

Adopted Child

Meaning

Adopted Child

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A foster child you bring into your family is your adopted child.

Reading

ようし

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

養子となる
to become an adopted child
養子とする
to do together with one's adoptee
養子と話し合う
to discuss with one's adoptee
養子にする
to make someone one's adopted child
養子になる
to be adopted
養子に出る
to be adopted into another family

Context Sentences

駅長の子は、どうやら養子らしいです。

I heard that the station master's kid is actually an adopted child.

私の友人は、赤ちゃんを養子に出すことにしました。

My friend decided to give her baby up for adoption.

二人は養子をもらって育てました。

The couple adopted and raised a child.

Kanji Composition