Translation of Japanese word "孫" to English
孫
まご
[mago]
IPA: /mago/
Meaning
NounA child of someone's child.
How to use
孫 (mago) — 'grandchild'. Polite/someone else's: お孫さん (omagosan). 内孫 — grandchild living with grandparents.
🇬🇧 English
grandchild
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 孫
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): まご
Romaji Transcription: mago
Example Sentences
私の孫はとても可愛いです。
わたしの まごは とてもう かわいいです。
My grandchild is very cute.
孫と一緒に遊ぶのが好きです。
まごと いっしょに あそぶのが すきです。
I like to play with my grandchild.
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Common phrases
- お孫さん— grandchild (polite)
Frequency rank: #445 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "孫" mean?▼
The Japanese word "孫" means "grandchild" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "孫"?▼
The word "孫" is read as "まご" (mago). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the child of one's child.".
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