郎
おとこ
otoko
JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
郎 is the kanji for "Son". Its reading is おとこ (otoko). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Son
Also : Counter for sons
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Readings
kunおとこ/ otokoonろう/ rouonりょう/ ryou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
丶阝
Example Sentences
太郎は優秀な学生です。
たろうはゆうしゅうながくせいです。
Taro is an excellent student.
次郎は音楽の才能がある。
じろうはおんがくのさいのうがある。
Jiro has a talent for music.
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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