Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
赤ん坊
Pronunciation
Romajiakanbō
Meaning
- nounbaby
Example
赤ん坊が泣いています。aka n bō ga na i te i ma su
The baby is crying.
More examples
母親は泣いている赤ん坊をあやしています。haha oya wa na i te i ru aka n bō o a ya shi te i ma su
The mother is soothing the crying baby.
Core concept
Refers to a small child in the first period of life, when constant adult care is still needed.
Common phrases
赤ん坊を抱き上げるaka n bō o da ki a ge ru
pick up a baby
赤ん坊の泣き声aka n bō no na ki goe
a baby's cry
赤ん坊の世話をするaka n bō no se wa o su ru
care for a baby
Similar words
赤ちゃんakachan: An affectionate everyday term for a very young child.
Definition in Japanese
生まれてから間もない非常に幼い子ども。u ma re te ka ra ma mo na i hi jō ni osana i ko do mo
Word origin
赤ん坊 (akanbō) is formed from 赤子 (akago, "baby") and 坊 (bō, "child"), with 坊 used as a familiar suffix.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 赤ちゃん (akachan, "baby") can sound more affectionate, while 赤ん坊 (akanbō) can sound more matter-of-fact.