Meaning

Primary

Son

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The breath child (that lets you release your breath when it's born) is a son. Nowadays it's cool to have a girl, but back in the day you wanted a son to carry on your underwater basket weaving legacy. That's why this is a son.

Reading

むすこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading of this is messed up. is , that should be okay. is むす for some reason though. Why? Because you gave birth to a son, but he was a moose (むす). You better hold that breath again, because this is not what you wanted.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 息子を失う

    to lose one's son

    息子を持つ

    to have a son

    息子を見る

    to see one's son

Context Sentences

息子は元気です。

My son is doing well.

この辺のアパートに私のひとり息子が住んでいます。

My only son lives in an apartment around here.

週に二回は息子と一緒に公園で遊びます。

I play with my son in the park at least twice a week.

Kanji Composition