English–Japanese
“lost child” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimaigo
Example
駅で迷子を見つけました。eki de maigo o mi tsu ke ma shi ta
I found a lost child at the station.
How to say “lost child” in Japanese
“Lost child” in Japanese is 迷子 (maigo).
Centers on a person who has lost contact with companions and cannot locate the intended destination, usually a child but sometimes an adult.
Example sentences with 迷子
弟が公園で迷子になってしまいました。otōto ga kō en de maigo ni na tte shi ma i ma shi ta
My younger brother got lost at the park.
Tips for using 迷子
- Public announcements in shops, stations, and other busy places commonly use this word when a child becomes separated from a guardian.