also: まいご
lost child; stray child
Refers to a child who has become separated from their parent or guardian. 迷子 (まいご) is the more common synonym.
See also: 迷子
A child got lost in the department store.
An announcement for a lost child was broadcast.
Standard kanji spelling.
More common synonym; listed as a cross-reference.
Compound of 迷い (mayoi, 'getting lost') + 子 (ko, 'child').