あの子は子供っぽい。
That child is childish.
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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.
その子は道端で泣きじゃくっていた。
The child was sobbing on the roadside.
子ウサギが庭をぴょんぴょん跳ね回っている。
The baby rabbit is hopping around the garden.
親の形質が子に遺伝する。
Parental traits are inherited by children.
あの子は本当に世話が焼けるが、放っておけない。
That child is really a handful, but I just can't leave them alone.
その子はとんがり帽子を被っている。
The child is wearing a pointed hat.
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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