Kanji 児 newborn babe, child, young of animals 愛 love, affection, favourite Related words 小しょう 児に 性せい 愛あい 者しゃ Similar clinical term, but 小児性愛者 can refer to attraction to children more broadly, while 幼児性愛者 specifically emphasizes prepubescent children.
ロリコン Slang abbreviation of 'Lolita complex'; often used in otaku culture and can refer to an attraction to young-looking characters, not necessarily real children. More casual and potentially less clinical than 幼児性愛者 .
Etymology Compound of 幼児 (young child) + 性愛 (sexual love) + 者 (person). A modern coined term, likely influenced by Western clinical terminology.
Report an issue with this page
Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.