Vocab Info
N3 Noun
長男eldest son (may be the only son), first-born son
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
eldest son (may be the only son), first-born son
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長男 【ちょうなん】
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僕は三人兄弟の長男です。
I am the eldest son among three siblings.
私の長男の身長は現在170センチメートルだ。
The height of my eldest son is currently 170 centimeters.
長男は夫の言う通りに家業であるラーメン屋を継ぐ事にしました。
The eldest son decided to take over the family business, which is a ramen restaurant, as per his father's wishes.
僕らは長男に厳しく接しながらも沢山の愛情を与えてきたつもりである。
We have tried to provide our eldest son with a lot of love while also being strict with him.
昔の日本では長男は次男以下の男子や女子と比べて高い地位を占めていたそうだ。
In ancient Japan, the eldest son held a higher position compared to younger male and female siblings.
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