Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 養嗣子(ようしし) in Japanese

養嗣子
Kana Reading
ようしし
Romaji
yōshishi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    adoptive heir


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

heir, succeed

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 1

15 strokes

foster, bring up, rear, develop, nurture

On'Yomi: ヨウ, リョウ

Kun'Yomi: やしな.う

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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