also: こあざらし
baby seal; seal pup
Refers to a young seal, especially the white-furred pups. The word is straightforward and neutral.
The white fur of a baby seal is very soft.
A baby seal was born at the aquarium.
Common mixed kanji-katakana spelling; the animal name アザラシ is normally written in katakana.
Kanji spelling using 海豹 for seal; rare and may not be recognized by all readers.
Compound of 子 (こ, 'child') and アザラシ ('seal'). The animal name アザラシ is of uncertain origin, possibly from Ainu.