noun, noun, used as a suffix
young animal; offspring (of an animal)
Used specifically for the young of animals, not humans. Often appears as a suffix in compounds like 子犬 (こいぬ, puppy) or 子猫 (こねこ, kitten). The cross-reference to 子・こ・4 indicates a related but broader sense.
See also: 子 (こ)
この仔猫はまだ目が開いていない。
This kitten hasn't opened its eyes yet.
動物園で虎の仔が生まれた。
A tiger cub was born at the zoo.