Dictionary — Entry No. 0960
자녀
janyeo · noun
자녀
janyeo
[jahn-YUH]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Formal, official term for children collectively; used in legal documents, educational contexts, medical settings, and governmental communication. Neutral to formal register.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Used when discussing children in policy contexts—school enrollment, healthcare benefits, legal guardianship. Never used in casual parent-child conversation; too distant and cold.
Example Sentences
미성년 자녀의 부모가 책임집니다
misongnyon janyeo-yi bumo-ga chaegim-jubnida
Parents of underage children are responsible (legal document tone)
자녀 교육비 세금 혜택
janyeo gyoyuk-bi segeum hyetaek
Tax benefits for children’s education (policy announcement)
자녀를 키우는 데 얼마나 들어요?
janyeo-reul ki-u-neun de eolmana deul-eo-yo?
How much does it cost to raise children? (formal discussion)
⚠️ Don’t use janyeo when…
Far too formal for parent-child conversation—sounds bureaucratic and cold. Use age-appropriate terms (아이, 아들, 딸) in personal contexts.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Squid Game — Seong Gi-hun’s relationship with his janyeo is strained; formality reflects emotional distance
- K-Pop: NewJeans ‘Hype Boy’ — explores generational shifts in how parents view their janyeo’s career choices
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