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子供

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 子供

子ども
ども
Noun
Freq #531
1

child; children

Examples
あなたには何人子供がいますか。
How many children do you have?

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-こ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ねっ
8 strokes
Frequency: 313
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

submit
offer
present
serve (meal)
accompany

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
クウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そな.える
とも
-ども
3 strokes
Frequency: 114
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

little
small

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちい.さい
こ-
お-
さ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いさら
こう
さざ
しゃお
ちいさ
6 strokes
Frequency: 174
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

together
both
neither
all
and
alike
with

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とも
とも.に
-ども
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