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child; kid; teenager; youngster; young (non-adult) person
(one's) child; offspring
young woman
young (animal)
offshoot
interest
new share
player who is not a dealer
young geisha; young prostitute
-er (often of young women)
「子」 has other readings with different meanings.
この子は元気な子ですね。
This child is an energetic one.
子が三人いて賑やかな家族です。
We have three children and it's a lively family.
隣の家の子は毎朝学校に行っています。
The neighbor's child went to school.