This is the 9284th most frequent Japanese word.
発育
"発育" means "physical growth or development."
In this sentence, '発育' (growth or physical development) pertains to the development of children as influenced by external factors such as environment.
子供の発育は家庭環境に影響されます。
A child's growth is influenced by the home environment.
Here, '発育' is used in relation to plants, indicating their healthy development and progress over time.
植物が良い発育を見せました。
The plant showed good growth.
In this case, '発育' refers to the concept of early growth or development, particularly discussing its potential effects on overall health.