NichiDict

長男

N2
ちょうなん
[chounan]
Illustration for 長男

Meanings

1.Noun

eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son

Examples

彼は三人兄弟の長男として生まれた。

He was born as the eldest son of three brothers.

長男だから責任感が強いのだろう。

He probably has a strong sense of responsibility because he's the eldest son.

長男が家業を継ぐことに決まった。

It was decided that the eldest son would inherit the family business.