年とし端はもいかぬ

noun-modifying (irregular)

of tender years; very young

Fixed prenominal expression describing a child who is still very young. Often used in literary or formal contexts.

See also: 年端もいかない

• 年とし端はもいかぬ子こ供どもが一人ひとりで旅たびをするのは危き険けんだ。

  It is dangerous for a very young child to travel alone.

• 年とし端はもいかぬ娘むすめにそんな重おもい責せき任にんを負おわせるべきではない。

  You should not place such a heavy responsibility on a girl of tender years.