息子(むすこ)

むすこ
noun
son
family
1. son
A male child in relation to their parents. This is the neutral/humble form used when referring to one's own son.
息子(むすこ)は大学生(だいがくせい)です。
My son is a university student.
息子(むすこ)が二人(ふたり)います。
I have two sons.
息子(むすこ)は来年(らいねん)結婚(けっこん)します。
My son will get married next year.
息子(むすこ)は今(いま)高校生(こうこうせい)です。
My son is currently a high school student.
息子(むすこ)さんは何歳(なんさい)ですか。
How old is your son?
息子さん is used when referring to someone else's son

息子(むすこ) means 'son' and is used humbly when referring to one's own son.

Politeness levels

  • 息子(むすこ): my son (humble, for own)
  • 息子(むすこ)さん: your/someone's son (polite, for others')
  • ご子息(しそく): your son (very formal/honorific)

Related family terms

Common expressions

Related Words

Related: 娘(むすめ) (daughter)
Keigo: 子息(しそく) (honorific)
Related: 子供(こども) (child/children)
Related: 長男(ちょうなん) (eldest son)
Related: 次男(じなん) (second son)
Compare: 男(おとこ)の子(こ) (boy)
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Added 2026.1.7 21:59 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:00
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