Son in Japanese
"son" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "son". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
息子 (musuko) is a son. 郎 is a suffix in boys' names (太郎, 次郎) meaning son or man. 婿 is a son-in-law, and in Japan a 婿養子 may take the wife's family name to continue her line.
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Top pick
son, counter for sons
Reading: rou
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'village' (阝) with 'good' (良), representing fine young men of the village.
What it carries
Symbolizes young men, sons, and freshness. As a name suffix, represents manliness and refreshing character.
Related kanji for "son"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for son?
The most common kanji for "son" is 郎, read as rou. It means son, counter for sons. Related kanji: 婿 (son).
How many strokes does 郎 have?
郎 has 9 strokes.