息子
musukonoun★Beginner
formalinformal
son
私の息子は大学生です。
My son is a college student.
息子が結婚することになった。
My son is getting married.
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A common term for a male child in a family context.
Collocations
息子さんMr. [son's name] (polite form)長男eldest son次男second son
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Related Phrases
息子が生まれたphrase
a son was born
息子の結婚phrase
son's wedding
💡Pro Tip
Gender-Specific Term
Use '息子' for male children and '娘' for female children.
⚡Gold Rule
Family Terms
In Japanese, family terms like '息子' are often used with possessive pronouns (e.g., '私の息子').
📖Word Origin
Composed of '息' (breath, life) and '子' (child), literally meaning 'child of breath' or 'living child'.
📝Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Can be used with honorifics like '息子さん' when referring to someone else's son.
Word Breakdown
息
breath, life
root子
child
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN