Translation of Japanese word "息子" to English
息子
むすこ
[musuko]
IPA: /musuko/
Meaning
NounOne's male offspring.
How to use
息子 (musuko) — 'son'. Polite/someone else's: 息子さん (musukosan). 長男 (chounan) — eldest son.
🇬🇧 English
son
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 息子
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): むすこ
Romaji Transcription: musuko
Example Sentences
私の息子はとても元気です。
わたしの むすこは とてもうげんきです。
My son is very energetic.
息子に将来の夢を聞いてみました。
むすこに しょうらいの ゆめを きいてみました。
I asked my son about his future dreams.
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Common phrases
- 息子さん— son (polite / someone else's)
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Frequency rank: #443 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "息子" mean?▼
The Japanese word "息子" means "son" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "息子"?▼
The word "息子" is read as "むすこ" (musuko). 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 a male child.".
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