息子
むすこ
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
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