Quick answer
童 is the kanji for "Child / Juvenile". A common reading is わらべ (warabe). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Child / Juvenile
Also : Child · Juvenile
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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