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子
child · kid · seed · small thing
N5On: しKun: こ
Memory Aid
The kanji 子 depicts a small child with outstretched arms and head, showing its simple, rounded form.
'Ko' — like a KO-ala bear, which is a cute baby animal, a kind of child.
'Shi' — SHE is a child.
Vocabulary
子供こどもchild
女子じょしgirl, female
息子むすこson
子犬こいぬpuppy
親子おやこparent and child
Example Sentences
子供が公園で遊んでいます。
The children are playing in the park.
彼女は二人の息子がいます。
She has two sons.
女子学生がたくさんいます。
There are many female students.
あの親子はいつも一緒にいます。
That parent and child are always together.