N224/1725

ちょうなん

nounnoun (generic)

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Meanings

eldest son (may be the only son), first-born son

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Example sentences

かれ長男ちょうなんとして家族かぞくささえてきた。

He has been supporting his family as the eldest son.

長男ちょうなんまれたとき、ちちはとてもよろこんだ。

When the eldest son was born, his father was very happy.

うちの長男ちょうなんはもう大学生だいがくせいになった。

Our eldest son has already become a university student.

長男ちょうなんだからといって、かならずしもおや面倒めんどう必要ひつようはないとおもう。

I don't think it's necessarily required to take care of one's parents just because you're the eldest son.

彼女かのじょ長男ちょうなん海外かいがい活躍かつやくしているエンジニアだ。

Her eldest son is an engineer active overseas.