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[かぎ(鍵)·っ·こ(子)]
kagikko
noun

English Meaning(s) for 鍵っ子

noun
  1. latchkey child
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Definition and Synonyms for 鍵っ子

Latchkey Child a school-age child who is home without adult supervision for part of the day (especially after school until a parent returns home from work)
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Meanings for each kanji in 鍵っ子

» key
» child; sign of the rat; 11PM-1AM; first sign of Chinese zodiac

Categories 鍵っ子 is a member of

Schoolchild a young person attending school (up through senior high school)
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Sample Sentences for 鍵っ子

From about age 6, I led the life of a latchkey kid.
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