noun
little girl; young girl
Refers to a female child, typically from toddler to early elementary school age. Neutral in register but can sound slightly formal or literary compared to 女の子.
公園で幼女が遊んでいる。
A little girl is playing in the park.
その幼女は母親の手をしっかり握っていた。
The little girl held her mother's hand tightly.