稚児

稚児

"稚児" (ちご) refers to a young child, often a boy, or an acolyte in Buddhist contexts.

Here, 稚児 refers to a young child selected for ceremonial roles during traditional events.

稚児は神社の祭りで舞を披露しました。

The child performed a dance at the shrine festival.

In this context, 稚児 denotes a child depicted in a historical or cultural scene, often as a subject of art.

昔の絵画には稚児の姿が多く描かれています。

Paintings from the past often depict the figure of a child.

Here, 稚児 refers to a child character in a narrative, emphasizing their pivotal role.

その物語では稚児が重要な役割を果たしていました。

In that story, the young child played an important role.