English loanword used in Japanese for 'children', often in compound or brand contexts. Less common than the native 子供たち in everyday speech.
See also: 子供たち
This event is for children.
The children's room is over there.
group of politicians associated with a leader; politicians riding on coattails
Used as a suffix attached to a political leader's name to refer to their protégés or followers, e.g. 田中チルドレン. Often carries a nuance of dependency or riding on the leader's influence.
He was elected as one of the Koizumi children.
That lawmaker is totally a prime minister's protégé.
The young lawmakers dubbed 'Koizumi's children' became a topic of discussion.
The everyday counter for people: 一人 (ひとり), 二人 (ふたり), 三人 (さんにん).
More formal than 人 — used for headcounts in reservations, staff lists, and announcements (5名様).
street children
adult child; adult children; adult survivor of a dysfunctional family
Loanword from English 'children'. The political suffix usage is a Japanese extension, likely influenced by the idea of a leader's 'children' as followers.