息子
むすこ
JLPT N5 · vocab_basic
Meaning
son (my own)
Examples

息子は3歳です。

My son is 3 years old.

Related Kanji

📖 How to Use

「息子」means "son (my own)." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「息子」is read as「むすこ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「息子」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「息子」mean in Japanese?+
「息子」means "son (my own)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「息子」?+
「息子」is read as「むすこ」.
Is 「息子」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「息子」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「息子」?+
息子は3歳です。 — My son is 3 years old.

Practice 「息子」 with spaced repetition

息子 — JLPT N5 Vocabulary | Nihongo Pass