noun
preschool child; preschooler
Refers to a child who has not yet entered elementary school, typically under 6 or 7 years old in Japan. Used in educational and administrative contexts.
未就学児のためのイベントが図書館で開かれた。
An event for preschool children was held at the library.
この施設は未就学児とその保護者が利用できます。
This facility can be used by preschool children and their guardians.
Compound of 未 (mi, 'not yet'), 就学 (shūgaku, 'entering school'), and 児 (ji, 'child').