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homonym Comparative
おとこのこ
VS
男の子

Differences Between "おとこのこ" and "男の子"

Option A
おとこのこ
Meaning
boy
Reading
おとこのこ (otokonoko)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
わたしの弟は元気なおとこのこです。
My younger brother is an energetic boy.
Option B
男の子
Meaning
boy
Reading
おとこのこ (otokonoko)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
あの可愛い男の子は誰ですか。
Who is that cute boy?

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(boy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- おとこのこ: 若い男性、子供の男性を指します。漢字は「男の子」。
- 男の子: Refers specifically to a male child. Often used to distinguish from 女の子 (girl). (男の子と女の子を区別する時に使います。)
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