my son; one's own son
Humble term used when referring to one's own son in front of others. Conveys modesty about one's family.
See also: せがれ
you little brat; you little bastard
Derogatory term used to address or refer to a young male, often with contempt or irritation. Not humble; can be insulting.
See also: せがれ
You little brat! What are you saying?
My son is in your care.
Standard kanji spelling for this humble/derogatory term.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 小 (ko, 'small') and 倅 (segare, 'son'). The exact origin of 倅 is uncertain, but it has long been used as a humble or derogatory term for one's own or another's son.