also: こあざらし
noun
baby seal; seal pup
Refers to a young seal, especially the white-furred pups. The word is straightforward and neutral.
子アザラシの白い毛はとても柔らかい。
The white fur of a baby seal is very soft.
水族館で子アザラシが生まれた。
A baby seal was born at the aquarium.
アザラシ is the general term for seal; 子アザラシ specifically means a baby seal.
Compound of 子 (こ, 'child') and アザラシ ('seal'). The animal name アザラシ is of uncertain origin, possibly from Ainu.