迷子
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Base noun form. Refers to a child who is lost or straying. Often used in public safety contexts. Example: 『迷子を見つけました』 (maigo o mitsukemashita, 'found a lost child').
Theme
At a busy shopping mall, User and their friend Yumi notice a child who seems lost and discuss how to help.
迷子
まいご
lost (stray) child
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of a 'child' who is 'lost' and 'straying' — 『迷子』 (maigo, 'lost child') sounds like 'my go' as in 'my child went missing'.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『迷子』 (maigo, 'lost child') is a common term used in public places like train stations or shopping malls. Announcements often say 『迷子のお知らせ』 (maigo no oshirase, 'lost child announcement') to help reunite children with their parents.
Forms
Base: 迷子Base noun form. Refers to a child who is lost or straying. Often used in public safety contexts. Example: 『迷子を見つけました』 (maigo o mitsukemashita, 'found a lost child').