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Etymology
Composed of child and lineage. Lineage of child.
Symbolism
Grandchild, descendant, great-grandchild. Represents grandchild.
Component Breakdown
child + 系
Words & Expressions
Words written with 孫
Four-Character Compounds
子々孫々
ししそんそん
one's descendants; one's offspring; posterity
天孫降臨
てんそんこうりん
the descent to earth of the grandson of the sun goddess
子孫繁栄
しそんはんえい
Prosperity of descendants; Flourishing of future generations
Anime & Manga
魔王学院の不適合者 ～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～
The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History’s Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His Descendants
A well-known work with 孫 in its Japanese title.
賢者の孫
Wise Man’s Grandchild
A well-known work with 孫 in its Japanese title.
ぬらりひょんの孫
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
A well-known work with 孫 in its Japanese title.
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Sun Chuanfang was a Chinese warlord in the Zhili clique and protégé of the "Jade Marshal" Wu Peifu.
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Suzuki Magoichi was a better-known alternate name of Suzuki Shigehide , a samurai and military leader during the late Sengoku and early…
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“descendants”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 孫 mean in Japanese?
孫 means grandchild, descendants.
How do you read 孫?
On'yomi: ソン (SON). Kun'yomi: まご (mago).
How many strokes does 孫 have?
孫 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 子 (child).
Is 孫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
孫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means grandchild, descendants. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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