幼少(ようしょう)

ようしょう
noun
childhood, infancy, early years
formalwrittentime-period
1. childhood, infancy, early years
Refers to the period of early childhood. Often used in formal or literary contexts when describing someone's upbringing or formative years.
幼少(ようしょう)の頃(ころ)からピアノを習(なら)っていた。
I had been learning piano since childhood.
彼(かれ)は幼少期(ようしょうき)を海外(かいがい)で過(す)ごした。
He spent his early childhood overseas.
幼少(ようしょう)の頃(ころ)の体験(たいけん)がその後(ご)の人生(じんせい)に大(おお)きな影響(えいきょう)を与(あた)えた。
Experiences from early childhood had a great influence on the rest of his life.

Usage

Most commonly appears in the set phrase 幼少(ようしょう)の頃(ころ) (in one's childhood) or as 幼少期(ようしょうき) (childhood period). Has a formal, slightly literary tone compared to the more casual 子供(こども)の頃(ころ). Often used in biographies, interviews, and written narratives.

Common patterns

Related Words

Related: 幼児(ようじ) (young child)
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