長男
ちょうなん
chounan
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 74 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
長男 (ちょうなん (chounan)) means "Eldest son". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Eldest son
Also : first son · oldest son
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Example Sentences
長男は、父親のように真面目で責任感が強い。
ちょうなんは、ちちおやのように まじめでせきにんかんがつよい。
The eldest son is serious and conscientious, just like his father.
長男の職業選択は、親の希望と一致した。
ちょうなんのしょくぎょうせんたくは、おやのきぼうといっちした。
The eldest son's career choice aligned with his parents' wishes.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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