長ちょう子し

noun

eldest child; first child

Only with reading ちょうし

Refers to the firstborn child regardless of gender. Often used in formal or written contexts. Contrasts with 末子 (ばっし, youngest child).

See also: 末子 (ばっし)

• 彼かれは長ちょう子しとして家いえを継つぐ責せき任にんがある。

  As the eldest child, he has the responsibility to succeed the family.

• 長ちょう子しには特とく別べつな手て当あてが支し給きゅうされる。

  A special allowance is provided for the first child.

noun

eldest son

Specifically the eldest son. In traditional contexts, the eldest son often holds a special status in family succession. This sense is less common in modern gender-neutral usage.

• 長ちょう子しの太た郎ろうが家か業ぎょうを継ついだ。

  The eldest son, Taro, took over the family business.