This is the 9463rd most frequent Japanese word.
童
"童" means "child" or "juvenile."
Here, "童" is used as a noun meaning "child" or "young individual," referring to children in a generic sense.
童は、村の中で遊び回るのが好きです。
The child enjoys playing around the village.
In this example, "童" is part of the compound "童話," which means "fairy tale," indicating stories often aimed at children.
彼の話は昔の童話のようで、とても感動しました。
His story was like an old fairy tale and was very touching.
Here, "童" is part of "童子," meaning "young boy" or diminutive noun form for a child, providing a specific depiction.