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[き(棄)·じ(児)]
kiji
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[す(捨)·て·ご(子)]
sutego
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[す(棄)·て·ご(子)]
sutego
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[す(棄)·て·ご(児)]
sutego
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[すて(棄)·ご(児)]
sutego
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[すて(捨)·ご(子)]
sutego
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[すて(棄)·ご(子)]
sutego
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English Meaning(s) for 棄児

noun
  1. abandoned child; foundling
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Definition and Synonyms for 棄児

Abandoned Infant a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown
Synonyms: 捨て子

Meanings for each kanji in 棄児

» abandon; throw away; discard; resign; reject; sacrifice
» newborn babe; child; young of animals

Categories 棄児 is a member of

Infant a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
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