捨て子
also: きじ
Meanings
1
abandoned child; foundling
Refers to a child who has been deserted by their parents or guardians, often left in a public place. The term is neutral but can carry a somber tone.
He was left as an abandoned child in front of the church.
The foundling was taken into care at the hospital.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を捨て子にするto abandon someone (a child) as a foundling
Abandoning a baby as a foundling is a crime.
- 捨て子が見つかるa foundling is found/discovered
A foundling was found on a park bench.
- 捨て子として育てられるto be raised as a foundling
He was raised as a foundling.