末(すえ)っ子(こ)

すえっこ
noun
youngest child
informalfamilyperson
1. youngest child; baby of the family
The youngest child in a family. Often associated with being spoiled or doted on by parents and older siblings. Composed of 末 (end, last) + っ子 (child — suffix).
私(わたし)は三人(さんにん)兄弟(きょうだい)の末(すえ)っ子(こ)だ。
I am the youngest of three siblings.
末(すえ)っ子(こ)はいつも甘(あま)やかされがちだ。
The youngest child tends to always be spoiled.
末(すえ)っ子(こ)が大学(だいがく)を卒業(そつぎょう)して、親(おや)としてほっとした。
As a parent, I felt relieved when my youngest child graduated from university.

Usage

末(すえ)っ子(こ) is a warm, familiar word used in everyday conversation about families. The stereotype of the 末(すえ)っ子(こ) in Japanese culture is similar to the Western "baby of the family" — often seen as spoiled, charming, and free-spirited.

Related family terms

Related Words

Related: 長男(ちょうなん) (eldest son)
Related: 長女(ちょうじょ) (eldest daughter)
Related: 次男(じなん) (second son)
Related: 一人(ひとり)っ子(こ) (only child)
Related: 末娘(すえむすめ) (youngest daughter)
Compare: 初子(ういご) (firstborn child)
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