noun
runaway boy; youngster who has run away from home
Refers specifically to a boy or young male who has left home without permission. The term is neutral in register but carries a social concern nuance.
警察は家出少年を保護した。
The police took a runaway boy into protective custody.
家出少年が駅の近くでうろうろ
A runaway youngster was loitering near the station.