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子
ko, shi, su
Description
「子」は、おやからうまれた小さい人、つまり子どもをあらわすことばです。
"子" is a word that represents a small person born from parents, in other words, a child.
「子ねこ」や「男の子」のように、小さいものや人につかうこともあります。
It is also used for small things or people, like in "子ねこ" (kitten) or "男の子" (boy).
Meanings
子ko
child; offspring
あの子はとてもかわいいです。
That child is very cute.
子ko
young of an animal
ねこが子を三びきうみました。
The cat gave birth to three kittens.
子ne
Rat, first sign of the Chinese zodiac
今年は子の年です。
This year is the Year of the Rat.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph of a baby; on'yomi shi/su, kun'yomi ko.
- Nuance
子 alone often means one's own child; 子供 is the general word for children.
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