長男
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Noun referring to the firstborn male child in a family. Used in family contexts to specify birth order, often in formal or traditional settings.
Theme
At a family gathering, User and their cousin Taro are chatting about family roles and responsibilities.
長男
ちょうなん
eldest son
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'long' (長 chō) 'man' (男 dan) who is the firstborn son — he's the eldest son, standing tall in the family line. 'Long man' → 長男 (chōnan, 'eldest son').
Cultural Note
In traditional Japanese families, the 『長男』 (chōnan, 'eldest son') often holds responsibilities such as inheriting family property or leading family ceremonies, reflecting cultural emphasis on birth order.
Forms
Base: 長男Noun referring to the firstborn male child in a family. Used in family contexts to specify birth order, often in formal or traditional settings.