Japanese dictionary
How to say "son" in Japanese
息子むすこ · musuko
"Son" in Japanese is 息子 (musuko) for your own son, and 息子さん (musukosan) for someone else's.
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Ways to say "son" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 息子むすこ · musuko | Son (your own). |
| 息子さんむすこさん · musukosan | Son (someone else's; polite). |
| 長男ちょうなん · chōnan | Eldest son. |
How to use it
The eldest son is 長男 (chōnan), and the second son is 次男 (jinan).
A very polite way to refer to someone's son is ご子息 (goshisoku).
Example sentences
- 息子は高校生です。Musuko wa kōkōsei desu.My son is in high school.
- 息子さんはおいくつですか。Musukosan wa o-ikutsu desu ka.How old is your son?
- 息子が二人います。Musuko ga futari imasu.I have two sons.
- 長男は東京で働いています。Chōnan wa Tōkyō de hataraite imasu.My eldest son works in Tokyo.
- 息子の学校の行事に行きました。Musuko no gakkō no gyōji ni ikimashita.I went to an event at my son's school.
- 息子さんはお元気ですか。Musukosan wa o-genki desu ka.How is your son?
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Questions
What is the difference between 息子 and 息子さん?
Use 息子 (musuko) for your own son and 息子さん (musukosan) for someone else's.
How do you say "daughter" in Japanese?
Daughter is 娘 (musume). Someone else's daughter is 娘さん (musumesan) or お嬢さん (ojōsan).
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