English–Japanese

“orphan” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikoji

Example

その子は孤児です。so no ko wa ko ji de su

That child is an orphan.

Illustration for 孤児 (orphan)

How to say “orphan” in Japanese

“Orphan” in Japanese is 孤児 (koji).

Refers to a child whose parental support has been lost through the death of a parent or parents.

Full entry for 孤児: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 孤児

この団体は孤児の自立を支援しています。ko no dan tai wa ko ji no ji ritsu o shi en shi te i ma su

This organization supports orphans in becoming independent.

Tips for using 孤児

  • The word 孤児 (koji) appears in factual writing as well as stories, so it describes a social situation rather than only a fictional character.

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