Translation of Japanese word "子供" to English
子供
こども
[kodomo]
IPA: /kodomo/
Meaning
NounA person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority, A person yet a toddler).
How to use
子供 (kodomo) — 'child'. Plural: 子供たち (kodomotachi). 子供らしい — childlike. 子育て (kosodate) — child-rearing / parenting.
🇬🇧 English
child
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 子供
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こども
Romaji Transcription: kodomo
Example Sentences
彼女は子供です。
She is a child.
私は子供です。
わたしはこどもです。
I am a child.
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Common phrases
- 子供たち— children
- 子育て— child-rearing / parenting
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Frequency rank: #69 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "子供" mean?▼
The Japanese word "子供" means "child" in English.
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The word "子供" is read as "こども" (kodomo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to refer to a child.".
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