Translation

里子に出すこと / 養育 / 保護

Meaning

The practice of raising a child who is not one's own, or the period during which such care is provided.

Examples

• The ancient custom of fosterage served to strengthen ties between rival clans.
  古代の里子習慣は、対立する一族間の絆を強める役割を果たした。
• Under the terms of the agreement, the child entered into fosterage with a family of higher status.
  合意の条件に基づき、その子供はより高い地位にある家族のもとへ里子に出された。