“Growing up” in Japanese
Short answer
Growing up in Japanese is “成長” (seichou). Full meaning: growth, development, growing up, becoming an adult; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.).
Other ways to say “Growing up” in Japanese
成育
seiiku growth (to maturity), being brought up, growing up, raising
生々
seisei lively, vivid, vigorous, fresh; being born and raised, growing up
育ち
sodachi growth, breeding; growing up (in, as), upbringing
成人
seijin adult, grownup; becoming an adult, coming of age, growing up (to be a man, woman)
生生
shoujou lively, vivid, vigorous, fresh; being born and raised, growing up
生なま
namanama lively, vivid, vigorous, fresh; being born and raised, growing up
なまなま
namanama lively, vivid, vigorous, fresh; being born and raised, growing up
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