Japanese

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

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Example sentences

子供たちは公園で遊んでいます。
The children are playing in the park.
公園に子供たちが集まっている。
Children are gathering in the park.
子供達が公園で遊んでいる。
The children are playing in the park.
公園で三人の子供が遊んでいます。
Three children are playing in the park.
子供が急に道に飛び出した。
A child suddenly jumped out into the road.

Usage Notes

Refers to young children or one's own offspring.

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