男児
Meanings
1
Formal or written term for a male child, often used in news reports, statistics, or official contexts. Contrasts with 女児 (girl).
See also: 女児
A boy suffered minor injuries in the accident.
He is the father of three sons.
2
Rare, formal, and somewhat old-fashioned when used for an adult male. More commonly encountered in set phrases or historical contexts.
A man should see through what he has decided.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に男児が生まれるa boy is born to someone
A baby boy was born next door.
- 男児を出産するto give birth to a boy
She safely gave birth to a boy.