Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "こども (kodomo)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
子供
こども (kodomo)
N5 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
こども
こども (kodomo)
N5 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "こども (kodomo)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 子供 (Level: N5): Translates to "child, children" and is used when Can refer to a single child or multiple children. 「お子さん」.
- こども (Level: N5): Maps to "child" and carries the nuance of General term for a child. Often written with kanji 子供. The plural form can be 子供たち.
Bilingual Context for "子供"
公園で子供たちが遊んでいます。
Children are playing in the park.
Bilingual Context for "こども"
公園で子供たちが遊んでいます。
Children are playing in the park.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "公園で ＿＿＿ たちが遊んでいます。" (Meaning: "Children are playing in the park.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "子供" is used for "child, children" in the context: "Children are playing in the park.".