児
Kanji · N2
児 / newborn babe
Kanji for newborn babe, child, or young of animals.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジ、ニ、ゲイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | こ、-こ、-っこ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
児 carries the meaning newborn babe, child, or young of animals.
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Common compounds with 児
鹿児島県かごしまけんKagoshima Prefecture
孤児院こじいんorphanage
孤児こじorphan
胎児たいじfetus / foetus / embryo
児童じどうchildren / juvenile
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