also: こわらわ · こわらべ
Derogatory term for a young boy or child, often used dismissively. The kana spelling こわっぱ is standard.
That brat pulled another prank.
He's just a kid, but he's so cheeky.
Usually written in kana; the kanji spelling 小童 is rare and may be read こわらわ or こわらべ.
Kanji spelling; can also be read こわらわ or こわらべ, but those readings are obsolete.
Obsolete reading of 小童.
Obsolete reading of 小童.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; uncommon.
Derived from 小 (ko, 'small') + 童 (warawa/warabe, 'child'). The reading こわっぱ is a sound shift from こわらわ.