あの子は子供っぽい。
That child is childish.
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Example sentences
小さな子が公園で遊んでいる
A small child is playing in the park.
親の子に対する愛は、何物にも代えがたい。
A parent's love for their child is irreplaceable.
哺乳類は乳房から出る乳で子を育てる
Mammals feed their young with milk from their breasts.
その子は暗闇におびえていた。
That child was frightened of the dark.
Usage Notes
子 refers to a child or young person. Can be used for both boys and girls. Often appears in compounds like 子供 (children), 男の子 (boy), 女の子 (girl). Can also mean offspring of animals.
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