JLPT N1
砂利
砂利 is the Japanese word for gravel. But it’s also an old slang term for a child.
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Other forms
じゃり hiragana form, common for the "child" meaning
1 Noun
Gravel / Pebbles
Small, loose stones used to cover surfaces like driveways, paths, or parking lots.
Example
この 道 は 砂利道 な ので 、 歩き にくい です 。
This is a gravel road, so it's difficult to walk on.
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2 Noun
Kid / Brat (Colloquial)
An old-fashioned and slightly rough slang term for a child, similar to “rugrat” or “brat.”
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