Japanese

まご
Meaning: grandchild
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

孫

Example sentences

The grandparents are looking forward to their grandchild's growth.
孫の成長に目を細める。
Beaming at the grandchild's growth.
祖父母は孫をとてもかわいがっている。
Grandparents dote on their grandchildren very much.
祖父は孫に土地を贈与した。
My grandfather gifted the land to his grandchild.
祖父は生前贈与で、孫に家の一部を譲った。
Grandfather transferred part of the house to his grandchild as a lifetime gift.
彼女は孫に囲まれ、福徳円満な生涯を送った
She lived a happy and prosperous life surrounded by her grandchildren.
孫に対する彼の愛情は、まさに屋烏之愛と言えるだろう。
His love for his grandchild could truly be described as all-encompassing.

Usage Notes

Refers to the child of one's child. Can be used for both grandsons and granddaughters.

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