末っ子
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Noun referring to the last-born child in a family. Often used affectionately. Example: 『彼は末っ子です』 (kare wa mattsuko desu, 'He is the youngest child').
Theme
At a family gathering, User chats with their cousin Aya about their siblings and family dynamics.
末っ子
まっつこ
youngest child
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'mutt' (sounds like 末っ子 'mattsuko') who is the youngest puppy in the litter — the baby of the family! 'Mutt' → 末っ子 (mattsuko, 'youngest child').
Cultural Note
In Japanese families, birth order is culturally significant. The youngest child, or 『末っ子』 (mattsuko), is often seen as pampered or spoiled, a common trope in media like anime and dramas.
Forms
Base: 末っ子Noun referring to the last-born child in a family. Often used affectionately. Example: 『彼は末っ子です』 (kare wa mattsuko desu, 'He is the youngest child').