読書は精神を育てる。

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読書 は 精神 を 育てる 。

English Translation

Reading develops the mind.

Furigana

読書(どくしょ)は精神(せいしん)を育(そだ)てる。

Romanji

Dokusho wa seishin o sodateru.

Words

読書 (どくしょ、とくしょ)

reading

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

精神 (せいしん)

mind; soul; heart; spirit; intention

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

育てる (そだてる)

to raise; to rear; to bring up; to train; to teach; to educate; to promote the growth of...; to nurture; to foster; to develop

Kanji

読

Readings: ドク、 トク、 トウ、 よ.む、 -よ.み

Meaning: read

書

Readings: ショ、 か.く、 -が.き、 -がき

Meaning: write

精

Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 シヤウ

Meanings: refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill

神

Readings: シン、 ジン、 かみ、 かん-、 こう-

Meanings: gods, mind, soul

育

Readings: イク、 そだ.つ、 そだ.ち、 そだ.てる、 はぐく.む

Meanings: bring up, grow up, raise, rear