扶養

support, maintenance (of one's dependents)

ɸ ɯ̟ j o̞ː
扶 support + 養 nurture; support
noun Rare #32,685
support, maintenance (of one's dependents) Usually refers to financially supporting family members who depend on you.
JA: 家族の扶養には毎月お金がかかる。
EN: Supporting my family costs money every month.

彼は扶養家族が多い。

He has a lot of dependents.

私には扶養家族はいません。

I have no dependents.

出会って以来ずっと妻を扶養してる

I've been supporting my wife ever since we met.

— 人生スイッチ (2014)

彼は母と妹を扶養しなければならない。

He has to support his mother and younger sister.

君は家族扶養の責任を忘れてはならない。

You must not forget your responsibility to support your family.

彼は家族を扶養する。

He supports his family.

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