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子守

子守り

Reading

Kana: こもり
Romaji: komori
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

vs
1

nursemaid; nanny; babysitter

2

child-minding; babysitting

Kanji

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings: シュ、 ス、 まも.る、 まも.り、 もり、 -もり、 かみ
Meanings: guard, protect, defend, obey

Example Sentences

(かれ)らはケイトに子供(こども)子守(こも)りを(たの)んだ。
➥They asked Kate to baby-sit for their child.
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(わたし)今夜(こんや)子供(こども)たちの子守(こも)りをすることになっています。
➥I am supposed to babysit the children tonight.
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アンは(いもうと)のために子守唄(こもりうた)(うた)ってあげた。
➥Ann sang a lullaby for her little sister.
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