How to say 'Child' in Japanese | っこ

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Meaning

Child

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Explanation

The Japanese suffix 'っこ (kko)' is often used to refer to a child or someone younger in a casual or affectionate manner. It can also denote a sense of endearment or familiarity. This suffix is commonly attached to names or nouns to create a diminutive or affectionate form. For example: Taro's child「太郎っこ」(たろうっこ). A little girl「女の子っこ」(おんなのこっこ). It's important to note that this suffix is informal and typically used in spoken language or casual settings.

Part Of Speech

suffix

Frequency

3694

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting