子供
こども
JLPT N5 · vocab_nounMeaning
Child
Examples
公園に子供がいます。
There are children in the park.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「子供」is a noun meaning "Child." Common patterns: 子供は〜です、子供が〜、子供を〜.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「子供」is read as「こども」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「子供」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「子供」mean in Japanese?+
「子供」means "Child". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_noun" category.
How do you read 「子供」?+
「子供」is read as「こども」.
Is 「子供」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「子供」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「子供」?+
公園に子供がいます。 — There are children in the park.
Practice 「子供」 with spaced repetition