English–Japanese
“eldest son” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichōnan
Example
私は家族の長男です。watashi wa ka zoku no chō nan de su
I am the eldest son in my family.
How to say “eldest son” in Japanese
“Eldest son” in Japanese is 長男 (chōnan).
Identifies the first male child born among the siblings, whether or not older sisters were born before him.
Example sentences with 長男
長男として家族を支えています。chō nan to shi te ka zoku o sasa e te i ma su
As the eldest son, I support my family.
Tips for using 長男
- In everyday English, "eldest son" describes the oldest son, so he may have older sisters but no older brothers.