expression, noun
someone's child; human being
Refers to a person as a child of someone, or more broadly as a human being. Often used in a humble or philosophical context.
親にとって、人の子はいつまでも子供だ。
To parents, their child is always a child.
人の子として、誰でも間違いはある。
As a human being, everyone makes mistakes.
expression, noun
other people's children
Used when contrasting one's own children with those of others. Often appears in set phrases like 人の子の世話をする.
人の子を預かるのは責任が重い。
Looking after other people's children is a big responsibility.
expression, noun
the Son of Man; Christ
Christian term for Jesus. Used in biblical contexts.
聖書には「人の子」という表現がよく出てくる。
The expression 'the Son of Man' appears often in the Bible.