Vocabulary

What does 男の子 (おとこのこ, otokonoko) mean?

男の子 (おとこのこ, otokonoko) means boy.

Quick facts
Readingおとこのこ
Romajiotokonoko
Part of speechexpression, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
おとこのこ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonotokonoko

boy

GenkiGenki 11
  1. 1expression · noun boy; son; baby boy
  2. 2expression · noun young man

Example sentences

  • This boy is energetic.

  • A boy is running.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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