(むすこ)

むすこ
noun
son
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)大学生(だいがくせい)です。
My son is a university student.
息子(むすこ)二人(ふたり)います
I have two sons.
My son will get married next year.
My son is currently a high school student.
息子(むすこ)さん何歳(なんさい)です
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')
  • 子息(しそく): your son (very formal/honorific)

RELATED FAMILY TERMS:

  • (むすめ): daughter
  • 子供(こども): child/children
  • 長男(ちょうなん): eldest son
  • 次男(じなん): second son

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 一人(ひとり)息子(むすこ): only son
  • 息子(むすこ)のように: like a son