noun, na-adjective
fond of children; person who likes children
Describes a person's character or a person who enjoys being around children. Can be used as a noun or na-adjective.
彼女は子供好きで、よく近所の子と遊んでいる。
She is fond of children and often plays with the neighborhood kids.
子供好きな人には保育士の仕事が向いている。
A job as a nursery teacher suits people who like children.
noun
liked by children; popular with children
Describes a person or thing that children are naturally drawn to. Often used in the pattern 子供に好かれる.
あの先生は子供好きで、すぐにクラスの人気者になった。
That teacher is liked by children and quickly became popular in the class.