年とし強づよい

noun

child born in the first half of the year

Refers to a child born between January and June, who is older relative to classmates in the Japanese school year (April–March). The term implies an advantage in physical and academic development compared to children born later in the year.

• 年とし強づよいの子こは、同どう学がく年ねんの中なかでも体たい格かくが良よいことが多おおい。

  Children born in the first half of the year often have a larger build among their peers.

• 彼かれは年とし強づよいだから、スポーツで有ゆう利りだ。

  Because he was born early in the year, he has an advantage in sports.