子
Reading: こ
Meaning: child, kid
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Example Sentence
小さな 子 が 公園 で 遊んで いる
A small child is playing in the park.
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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