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Component Breakdown
孫=
子系
child + 系
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of child and lineage. Lineage of child.
Symbolism
Grandchild, descendant, great-grandchild. Represents grandchild.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
子々孫々
ししそんそん
one's descendants; one's offspring; posterity; one's descendants
天孫降臨
てんそんこうりん
the descent to earth of the grandson of the sun goddess; 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
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?
Yes. 孫 (grandchild, descendants) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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