Japanese

ようしょうき
Meaning: childhood; early childhood
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

幼
少
期

Example sentences

He spent his childhood abroad.
幼少期の経験が人格の形成に大きな影響を与える。
Experiences in early childhood have a great influence on the formation of personality.
彼は幼少期から穎異の才を示していた。
He had shown exceptional talent since childhood.
彼らは幼少期からの親友で、まさに管鮑之交の間柄だ。
They have been best friends since childhood and have a truly close friendship.

Usage Notes

Refers to the stage of life when one is a young child.

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