Quick answer
童 is the kanji for "Child". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is わらべ (warabe). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Child
Also : Juvenile
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 童 represents 'JUVENILE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of juvenile.
On-reading: どう — remember this sound by associating it with juvenile. Kun-reading: わらべ.
Example Sentences
童話の「桃太郎」は、日本中の子供が知っています。
どうわの「ももたろう」は、にほんじゅうのこどもがしっています。
The fairy tale 'Momotaro' is known by children throughout Japan.
童心に戻って、子供たちと一緒に遊びました。
どうしんにかえって、こどもたちといっしょにあそびました。
Returning to a childlike heart, I played together with the children.
Vocabulary using 童
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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