Translation and Meaning of: 孫 - mago

Etymology and Definition

The Japanese word 「孫」 (mago) refers to "grandson" or "granddaughter," that is, the children of your children. The kanji character 「孫」 is composed of two main elements: the radical 「子」 (ko), which means "child," and 「系」 (kei), which suggests a lineage or family connection. Thus, the idea of 「孫」 is that of a child who is part of a long line of descendants.

Origin and Use

In Japanese tradition, family is an integral part of daily life and culture, and family connections are highly valued. The word 「孫」 is an essential part of the vocabulary when discussing family relationships. When describing these relationships, terms like 「孫息子」 (magomusuko) for "grandson" and 「孫娘」 (magomusume) for "granddaughter" can be used to specify gender.

Culture and Perspective

The relationship with the 「孫」 is generally surrounded by affection and respect in Japanese culture. Grandparents are often central figures in the lives of the young, offering not just care but also wisdom accumulated over the years. In many Japanese families, it is common to see generations living close to each other, if not directly under the same roof, reinforcing the importance of the concept of 「孫」 and the continuity of the family lineage.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• 孫 (まご) - grandchild; the term is commonly used to refer to direct descendants, such as children of children.
• ソン (son) - does not have a specific meaning, but can be used in various contexts, such as part of words or names.

孫

Romaji: mago
Kana: まご
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: Grandchild

Meaning in English: grandchild

Definition: son of the child.

Example Sentences - (孫) mago

See below some example sentences:

私の孫はとても可愛いです。

Watashi no mago wa totemo kawaii desu

My grandson is very cute.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• の - particle that indicates possession, equivalent to "of"
• 孫 - noun that means "grandson"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, equivalent to "about"
• とても - adverb meaning "very"
• 可愛い - adjective meaning "cute" or "pretty"
• です - verb that indicates the polite and courteous form of affirming, equivalent to "is"