JLPT N1
遺児
A formal term for a child left behind by a deceased parent.
Readings
Noun
"Orphan" / "Bereaved child"
Describes a child remaining after the death of one or both parents, often emphasizing their status as survivors requiring support.
Example
彼 は 交通 事故 で 両親 を 亡くした 遺児 です 。
He is a child whose parents died in a traffic accident.
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