Young child, kid in Japanese 🇯🇵

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– Tips to Remember:
– Imagine 'こ' (ko) as a 'kid' playing with a toy.
– Associate the shape of the hiragana character 'こ' with a small, playful loop, much like the playful nature of a child.

– Explanations:
'こ' (ko) is a common Japanese word used to refer to a young child or kid. It’s often used in both formal and informal contexts.

– Other Words with Similar Meaning:
– 子供 (こども, kodomo): This is a more general term for a child or children.
– 幼児 (ようじ, youji): Refers specifically to a young child, typically under kindergarten age.
– 赤ん坊 (あかんぼう, akanbou): Refers to an infant or baby.

– Alternate Meanings/Slang:
– In slang, 'こ' (ko) might be used in combination with other characters to form nicknames or endearing terms, such as 'ねこ' (neko) for cat.
– 'こ' can also appear as part of other compound words, altering the meaning slightly based on context.

– Example Sentences:
– これは可愛い子だね。
– Romanization: Kore wa kawaii ko da ne.
– English: This is a cute kid, isn't it?

– 子供たちは公園で遊んでいます。
– Romanization: Kodomo-tachi wa kouen de asondeimasu.
– English: The kids are playing in the park.

– あの子はどこにいますか。
– Romanization: Ano ko wa doko ni imasu ka?
– English: Where is that child?

– 彼女は三人の小さい子がいます。
– Romanization: Kanojo wa sannin no chiisai ko ga imasu.
– English: She has three small children.

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