Refers to the early years of life, typically from birth to around age 6 or 7. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Experiences in early childhood greatly influence personality development.
He spent his childhood in the countryside.
childhood; infancy
childhood
military preparatory school (Imperial Japanese Army)
Compound of 幼 (young, infant) and 年 (year, age). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys the concept of early years.