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.
An event for preschool children was held at the library.
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').