小児
also: しょうじ
Meanings
1
Medical or formal term for a young child, often used in contexts like 小児科 (pediatrics). In everyday speech, 子供 is more common.
Pediatrics is the medical department that treats children's illnesses.
This medicine cannot be used for young children.
Usage patterns
- 小児科に通うto regularly visit a pediatrician
My son regularly sees a pediatrician for his asthma.
- 小児用の〈物〉a ~ made or dosed for children
I was prescribed a fever reducer formulated for children.