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子供, 子ども, 小供

こども

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  • child
  • children

Related Kanji

子 child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
供 submit, offer, present, serve (meal), accompany
小 little, small

Example Sentences

あなたには何人子供がいますか。
How many children do you have?
自分の子供を持ってはじめて親の苦労がわかる。
It is only when you have your own children that you realize the trouble of parenthood.
彼はまるで６歳の子供のように泣いた。
He cried as if he were a boy of six.
この歌を聞くと私は子供の頃を思い出す。
This song reminds me of my childhood.
子供はふつう両親を信頼している。
Children usually have faith in their parents.