子 — child
子 means “child”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 3 strokes. On'yomi: シ (shi), ス (su). Kun'yomi: こ (ko). You'll see it in words such as 子ども (kodomo, “child”).
子
- Meaning
- child
- On'yomi
- シ (shi), ス (su)
- Kun'yomi
- こ (ko)
- Strokes
- 3
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set People & body
How to remember 子
A baby wrapped in a blanket with its arms sticking out.
Parts: It is a simple shape with no smaller parts.
Words with 子
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 子ども | こども kodomo kun | child |
| 子 | こ ko kun | child |
| 子どもたち | こどもたち kodomotachi kun | children; kids |
Example sentences
- 子どもがあそんでいます。
Children are playing. - いい子ですね。
What a good kid!