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.
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.
the Son of Man; Christ
Christian term for Jesus. Used in biblical contexts.
人の子として、誰でも間違いはある。
As a human being, everyone makes mistakes.
The expression 'the Son of Man' appears often in the Bible.
Compound of 人 (hito, 'person') + の (no, possessive particle) + 子 (ko, 'child'). Literally 'a person's child'. The extended meaning 'human being' arises from the idea that all humans are children of someone.