養子 Adopted Child

Meaning

Primary

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

Common Word Combinations

• 養子に〜

  養子に出る

  to be adopted into another family

  養子になる

  to be adopted

  養子にする

  to make someone one's adopted child

• 養子と〜

  養子と話し合う

  to discuss with one's adoptee

  養子とする

  to do together with one's adoptee

  養子となる

  to become an adopted child

Context Sentences

あの駅長の子は、どうやら養子らしいです。

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

わたしの友人は九月に養子をむかえいれることにした。

My friend decided to adopt a child in September.

養子の態度が悪いから、叱ってやったんだ。

I scolded my adopted child because he has such a bad attitude.

Kanji Composition

1. 養

   よう Foster
2. 子

   し Child