育成

• Reading: いくせい
• Romaji: ikusei
• Kanji breakdown: 育 (iku/soda) — raise, grow; 成 (sei/na) — become, accomplish
• Pronunciation: /i.kɯ.seː/

Meaning

Rearing; training; nurturing; cultivation; development.

Used for developing people, talent, plants, or organizations over time. Common in business (人材育成, human resource development), sports (選手育成, player development), and agriculture. Implies a long-term, deliberate process of growth and development.

Examples

1. 若手社員の育成に力を入れている会社が増えている。 More and more companies are focusing on developing young employees.
2. この施設ではプロの選手を育成するプログラムがある。 This facility has a program for developing professional athletes.
3. 地域の産業を育成するために補助金が出されている。 Subsidies are being provided to develop local industries.

Usage Guide

Context: business, sports, education

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 育 (iku, raise/grow) + 成 (sei, become/accomplish). Combining 'raising' with 'achieving' suggests nurturing something until it reaches its full potential.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional