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[やしな(養)·い·おや(親)]
yashinaioya
noun

Root Words:

[やしな(養)·い + おや(親)]
yashinai + oya

English Meaning(s) for 養い親

noun
  1. godparents; foster parents
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Definition and Synonyms for 養い親

Foster Parent a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child
Synonyms: フォスターペアレント, 育ての親, 育て親, 里親, 養父母, 養親, 養い親

Meanings for each kanji in 養い親

» foster; bring up; rear; develop; nurture
» parent; intimacy; relative; familiarity; dealer (cards)

Categories 養い親 is a member of

Protector a person who cares for persons or property
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