English–Japanese

“third son” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisannan

Example

私は三男です。watashi wa san nan de su

I am the third son.

Illustration for 三男 (third son)

How to say “third son” in Japanese

“Third son” in Japanese is 三男 (sannan).

Describes a son who ranks third when the male children in a family are counted by birth order.

Full entry for 三男: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 三男

家族の中で、彼は三男として育ちました。ka zoku no naka de kare wa san nan to shi te soda chi ma shi ta

He grew up as the third son in his family.

Tips for using 三男

  • In family introductions, "third son" identifies a son's position among his brothers rather than his position among all the children.

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