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児
児 (readings: じ, に; Japanese kanji) means “child”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 幼児 (infant / young child).
What does 児 mean?
| Kanji | 児 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | child |
| Readings | じ, に |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 児
児 is read じ or に depending on the word.
Example words with 児
| Example | 幼児 (infant / young child) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14