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孫
“grandchild” in Japanese is 孫, read son, mago (そん, まご). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 子孫 (descendants).
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おばあさんの孫だ。
おばあさんのまごだ。I'm my grandmother's grandchild.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 孫 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | grandchild |
| Readings | そん, まご |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 子孫 (descendants) |
How to read 孫
孫 is read son (そん) or mago (まご) depending on the word.
Words with 孫
- 子孫
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Updated: 2026-08-28