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toddler

/ˈtɒd.lər/

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

例文

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The toddler is playing with his blocks on the rug.

The young child is playing with his toy blocks on the carpet.

2

The study focuses on the cognitive development of the toddler.

The research examines how young children's thinking skills grow.

3

My little toddler is such a handful today!

My young child is very difficult to manage right now.

語族

名詞
toddler
Verb
toddle
形容詞
toddling
関連
toddle
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'toddle' which sounds like 'wobble.' A toddler is a child who wobbles when they walk.

クイックテスト

The ________ is learning how to walk and often falls down.

正解!

正解は: toddler

例文

1

The toddler is playing with his blocks on the rug.

everyday

The young child is playing with his toy blocks on the carpet.

2

The study focuses on the cognitive development of the toddler.

formal

The research examines how young children's thinking skills grow.

3

My little toddler is such a handful today!

informal

My young child is very difficult to manage right now.

4

Observational data suggest that the toddler's language acquisition is rapid.

academic

Data shows that children aged one to three learn language very quickly.

5

Our company designs ergonomic furniture specifically for the toddler market.

business

Our business creates comfortable furniture aimed at parents of very young children.

語族

名詞
toddler
Verb
toddle
形容詞
toddling
関連
toddle

よく使う組み合わせ

toddler group a social group for young children and their parents
active toddler a young child who moves around a lot
toddler tantrum an emotional outburst common in young children
raise a toddler to care for and bring up a child of that age
toddler-friendly suitable or safe for very young children

よく使うフレーズ

terrible twos

a period of defiant behavior often seen in two-year-olds

toddler years

the period of life when a child is between one and three

toddle off

to walk away or leave (often used playfully)

よく混同される語

toddler vs infant

An infant is a very young baby who cannot walk yet, while a toddler is older and is learning to walk.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'toddler' specifically for children who are no longer babies but are not yet school-age. It highlights the physical milestone of walking unsteadily.

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よくある間違い

Learners often call all young children 'babies'; use 'toddler' once the child starts walking to be more precise.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'toddle' which sounds like 'wobble.' A toddler is a child who wobbles when they walk.

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語源

Derived from the verb 'toddle', which means to walk with short, unsteady steps, plus the suffix '-er'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one toddler, two toddlers Commonly used with age-related adjectives like 'two-year-old toddler'
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking countries, many parents take their children to 'toddler groups' to socialize before they begin formal schooling.

クイックテスト

The ________ is learning how to walk and often falls down.

正解!

正解は: toddler

Familyの関連語

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

wife

A1

A wife is a female partner in a marriage. It refers to a woman who is legally or formally joined to another person in a marital relationship.

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