長男
ちょうなん
chounan
nounVocabularyLevel 74 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

長男 (ちょうなん (chounan)) means "first son · eldest son · oldest son". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

first son · eldest son · oldest son

Also : first son · eldest son · oldest son · first-born son

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 長男 (ちょうなん) means 'eldest son'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of eldest son.

Example Sentences

長男に会います。

ちょうなんにあいます。

I meet eldest son (may be the only son).

長男は親切です。

ちょうなんはしんせつです。

eldest son (may be the only son) is kind.

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