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孫
孫 (readings: そん, まご; Japanese kanji) means “grandchild”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 子孫 (descendants).
What does 孫 mean?
| Kanji | 孫 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | grandchild |
| Readings | そん, まご |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 孫
孫 is read そん or まご depending on the word.
Example words with 孫
| Example | 子孫 (descendants) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14