English–Japanese
“young child” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyōji
Example
幼児は歩く練習をしています。yō ji wa aru ku ren shū o shi te i ma su
The young child is learning to walk.
How to say “young child” in Japanese
“Young child” in Japanese is 幼児 (yōji).
Describes a child who is still in the early stage of physical and mental development.
Example sentences with 幼児
幼児向けの絵本を選びます。yō ji mu ke no e hon o era bi ma su
I choose picture books for young children.
Tips for using 幼児
- In Japanese childcare and education, 幼児 (yōji) usually refers to preschool-aged children, so it is broader than English "toddler", which often suggests a child who is just learning to walk.