一人息子
Meanings
1
only son
Refers to a male child who is the sole son in a family; may be used when there are daughters but no other sons, or when the child is the only one overall.
He is an only son and has no siblings.
Some parents spoil their only son too much.
Usage patterns
- 一人息子として育つto be raised as an only son
He was raised carefully as the only son.
- 一人息子を溺愛するto dote on one's only son
His parents dote on their only son.
- 一人息子に家業を継がせるto have one's only son take over the family business
My father wants his only son to take over the family business.