also: まいご
noun
lost child; stray child
Refers to a child who has become separated from their parent or guardian. 迷子 (まいご) is the more common synonym.
See also: 迷子
デパートで迷い子が出た。
A child got lost in the department store.
迷い子の案内放送が流れた。
An announcement for a lost child was broadcast.
More common synonym for 'lost child'. 迷い子 is less frequent but carries the same meaning.
Compound of 迷い (mayoi, 'getting lost') + 子 (ko, 'child').