N2
ふよう (fuyō)
扶養
support, maintenance (of a family/dependent)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the act of supporting and taking care of a family member or dependent (e.g., children, elderly parents) financially and otherwise. Often used in legal or tax contexts. (家族や扶養する者を経済的・生活面で支え、世話をすること。法律や税金の文脈でよく使われる。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は妻と二人の子供を扶養している。
He supports his wife and two children.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "扶養"!
子供が成人するまでは、親が子供を_______する義務がある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 家族を経済的・生活面で支えることを「扶養する」と言います。
English: 'Fuyō suru' means to financially and practically support one's family.
English: 'Fuyō suru' means to financially and practically support one's family.
🦅
Want to pass the JLPT exam?
Project Eagle analyzes your personal weaknesses using advanced AI. Practice thousands of N5 to N1 questions completely for free!