Japanese

ども

こども
Meaning: child; children
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

子
ど
も

Example sentences

Children are playing in the park.
子どもは母親にぴったりくっついている。
The child is sticking close to the mother.
大きな音を聞いて、子どもは急に震え出した。
After hearing a loud sound, the child suddenly started trembling.
子どものピュアな反応に、先生も思わず笑った。
The teacher could not help laughing at the child's pure reaction.
子どもは公園で宝探しをして、木の下に隠した箱を見つけた。
The child did a treasure hunt in the park and found the box hidden under the tree.
ちいさい手で、子どもは大きな箱を抱えた。
With small hands, the child held a large box.
雨上がりの庭で、子どもははだしのまま走り回った。
After the rain stopped, the child ran around the garden barefoot.
子どもが公園で大きなシャボン玉を追いかけた。
A child chased a big soap bubble in the park.
彼は耳をかたむけて、子どもの話を最後まで聞いた。
He listened closely to the child's story until the end.
屋台で子どもが手づかみで唐揚げを食べていた。
At the food stall, a child was eating fried chicken pieces with their hands.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for offspring or young people in general.

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