Derogatory term for a child, often used to scold or belittle. Carries a rough, old-fashioned, or dialectal feel.
This brat has been up to mischief again, huh.
You're just a kid, but you're so cheeky.
boy; brat; kid
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 童 is rare and may be confused with other readings.
Kanji form is uncommon and may be read as わらべ or どう; use kana to avoid confusion.
Possibly from 童 (warawa) with sound change; exact derivation uncertain. Used as a derogatory term for children.