noun
piglet
Refers to a young pig. Often written in kana.
農場で子豚が生まれた。
A piglet was born on the farm.
こぶたが母親のそばで寝ている。
The piglet is sleeping next to its mother.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used for emphasis or in informal contexts.
Alternative kanji spelling using 仔 (young animal).
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of 子 (こ, 'child') and 豚 (ぶた, 'pig'). The reading こぶた is a straightforward combination.