JLPT N4 Elementary
息子
The standard term for a son.
Readings
Other forms
息子さん polite, for another's son
せがれ humble, for one's own son
息 less common kanji
Noun
Son
Refers specifically to a male offspring within a family unit.
Example
A 息子 さん は お 元気 です か 。
B はい 、 おかげさまで 。
[A:] How is your son? [B:] He's doing well, thank you for asking.
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