noun
another child; other children
Used in contexts like childcare, education, or psychology to refer to a child or children other than the one being discussed. Often appears in contrast with 自児 (one's own child).
保育園で他児との関わりを学ぶ。
Learn to interact with other children at daycare.
自児と他児を比較しないようにしましょう。
Try not to compare your own child with other children.