Readings: シ (Onyomi), こ (Kunyomi)
Meaning: child, kid, suffix for girls’ names
子 is one of the most basic kanji, meaning “child.” It’s commonly used in words like 子ども (child), 女の子 (girl), 男の子 (boy), and also as a suffix in names such as さちこ (Sachiko).
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 子 (child) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 3 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | シ |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | こ |
How to Write – Stroke Order
子 is a simple kanji with 3 strokes. It looks like a child with arms open. It’s easy to remember and very commonly used in names and daily vocabulary.
Example Sentences
Japanese: あの子は元気です。
Kana: あのこはげんきです。
Romaji: Ano ko wa genki desu.
English: That child is energetic.
Japanese: 女の子が公園で遊んでいます。
Kana: おんなのこがこうえんであそんでいます。
Romaji: Onna no ko ga kouen de asonde imasu.
English: A girl is playing in the park.
Japanese: 子どもが好きです。
Kana: こどもがすきです。
Romaji: Kodomo ga suki desu.
English: I like children.
Vocabulary Using 子
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 子ども | こども | child |
| 女の子 | おんなのこ | girl |
| 男の子 | おとこのこ | boy |
| 様子 | ようす | appearance, situation |
| 王子 | おうじ | prince |
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