小僧

Reading: こぞう
Meaning: young boy; apprentice
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Example Sentence
店 の 小僧 が 荷物 を 運んで くれた
The shop boy carried my luggage for me.
Usage Notes
Can be slightly derogatory, often used to refer to young male workers or apprentices.
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