まいご迷子maigo
1.

A child who has become separated from their parents or guardians, often in a public place, and is unable to find their way back home.

2.

An individual, typically a child, who has wandered away from their group or caregivers, resulting in a state of confusion about their location.

3.

A child who is disoriented and unable to navigate back to a familiar place, often leading to concerns for their safety.

4.

A person, generally a child, who has strayed from their accompanied group, indicating a situation that may require assistance to reunite with them.

Example:

迷子の女の子はすすり泣きしながら名前を言っていた。

まいごふだ迷子札maigofuda
1.

A tag attached to a child's waist that contains their name and address, serving as a precautionary measure in case they become lost.

2.

A safety device for children, typically worn as a tag, that provides essential personal information to help reunite them with their guardians if they stray away.

まいご迷子maigoセンタsenta-
1.

A designated facility where children who have strayed from their guardians can be taken for safety and assistance until they are reunited with their families.

2.

An area or service within a public space, like a shopping mall or amusement park, that specializes in helping locate lost children and provide care for them until their parent or guardian is found.

3.

An organization or center that focuses on the welfare of misplaced children, offering support and guidance to ensure their safe return to their caregivers.

Example:

メアリーは遊園地で一人で泣いている男の子を見つけて、やさしく声をかけた。「ねえ、ぼく、どうしたの? 迷子になっちゃったの? お姉ちゃんが迷子センターに連れてってあげようか?」