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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 means 'son' and is used humbly when referring to one's own son.
POLITENESS LEVELS:
- 息子: my son (humble, for own)
- 息子さん: your/someone's son (polite, for others')
- ご子息: your son (very formal/honorific)
RELATED FAMILY TERMS:
- 娘: daughter
- 子供: child/children
- 長男: eldest son
- 次男: second son
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 一人息子: only son
- 息子のように: like a son