彼は私の兄の息子、つまり私の甥にあたる。
He is my brother's son, in other words, my nephew.
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My son became a doctor.
彼は嘘をついた息子を厳しく怒った。
He scolded his son harshly for telling a lie.
彼女は厳しい口調で息子を叱った。
She scolded her son in a harsh tone.
うちの息子ったら、また宿題を忘れたのよ。
Speaking of my son, he forgot his homework again.
息子の嫁は、とても気立てが良い。
My son's wife has a very good disposition.
息子は部屋にこもったっきり出てこない。
My son has been in his room ever since and hasn't come out.
彼は笑顔で息子を留学に送り出した
He sent his son off to study abroad with a smile.
息子が合格したと聞いて、ご両親はさぞお喜びのことでしょう。
Hearing that their son passed, his parents must be very happy.
私の息子は中学二年生です。
My son is in the second year of junior high school.
Usage Notes
Refers to one's own male child. Can be used for others' sons in a general sense, but 'o-musuko-san' is more polite for others.
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