幼おさなき

noun-modifying (irregular)

very young; tender in age

Describes someone or something in the early stage of life; often carries a poetic or classical tone. Used prenominally.

• 幼おさなき頃ころの思おもい出では、いつも温あたたかい。

  Memories of my very young days are always warm.

• 彼かれは幼おさなき日ひ々びを田舎いなかで過すごした。

  He spent his tender childhood in the countryside.

noun-modifying (irregular)

childish; immature

Used for behavior, thoughts, or expressions that are naive or lacking maturity. Less common than the age-related sense.

• その幼おさなき発はつ言げんに、大人おとなたちは苦く笑しょうした。

  The adults smiled wryly at that childish remark.