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  4. うちの子

うちの子

uchi no ko
my child

うちの子は学校でよく働いています。

My child works hard at school.


informal

A term of endearment used by parents to refer to their own child or children, often implying affection and pride.

うちの子はピアノを習っています。

My child is taking piano lessons.

うちの子はとても元気です。

My child is very energetic.

This phrase is commonly used by parents to express affection and pride in their children. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to someone or something that is cherished or cared for.

Collocations

うちの子がmy childうちの子はmy child is

Synonyms

わが子子供息子娘

Related Phrases

うちの子はphrase
my child is
うちの子がphrase
my child

Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This phrase is commonly used by parents to refer to their children in a loving and affectionate way. It can also be used to refer to something or someone that is cherished or cared for.

Gold Rule

Affectionate Tone

This phrase is used to express affection and pride in one's child. It is important to use it in a context where the speaker is expressing positive feelings towards the child.

Word Origin

The phrase is composed of 'うち' (meaning 'my' or 'our') and '子' (meaning 'child'). It is a common way for parents to refer to their children in Japanese.

Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in informal contexts and is a way for parents to express affection and pride in their children. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to someone or something that is cherished or cared for.

Word Breakdown

うち
my, our
prefix
+
の
possessive particle
suffix
+
子
child
root
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