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児
On'yomi
ジ・ニ・ゲイ
JI / NI / GEI
Kun'yomi
こ・-こ・-っこ
ko / ko / kko
newborn babe · child · young of animals
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
児=
旧儿
旧 + 儿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of child with large head. Child.
Symbolism
Children, infant, young child. Represents child.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — New beginning
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
三つ子の魂百まで
みつごのたましいひゃくまで
A child's soul remains until a hundred
Childhood character lasts a lifetime
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 児 mean in Japanese?
児 means newborn babe, child, young of animals.
How do you read 児?
On'yomi: ジ、ニ、ゲイ (JI, NI, GEI). Kun'yomi: こ、-こ、-っこ (ko, ko, kko).
How many strokes does 児 have?
児 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 儿 (legs).
Is 児 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 児 (newborn babe, child, young of animals) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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