“Growth” in Japanese
Short answer
Growth in Japanese is “生い立ち” (oitachi). Full meaning: growth, development; one's early life, upbringing, personal history.
Other ways to say “Growth” in Japanese
伸び
nobi growth, development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
発育
hatsuiku (physical) growth, development
成長
seichou growth, development, growing up, becoming an adult; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
化生
kasei growth, metamorphosis; spontaneous birth; goblin, monster
生長
seichou growth (of a plant)
成育
seiiku growth (to maturity), being brought up, growing up, raising
発展
hatten development, growth, expansion, extension, flourishing; development (of a situation, story, etc.), advancement, progression, unfolding; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual), having an active sex life
育ち
sodachi growth, breeding; growing up (in, as), upbringing
発達
hattatsu development, growth
出来物
dekibutsu tumour, tumor, growth, boil, ulcer, abscess, rash, pimple; able man, fine man
のび
nobi growth, development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
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