JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
孫 — grandchild
- Reading
- ソン・まご
- Meaning
- grandchild; descendants
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
孫 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ソン・まご and it means grandchild; descendants. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
孫 appears in everyday japanese words such as 孫 (grandchild) and 子孫 (descendants).
Japanese words containing 孫
Frequently asked questions
What does 孫 mean in Japanese?
孫 means grandchild; descendants in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 孫 read?
孫 is read ソン・まご. Reading it inside real words — 孫 and 子孫 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 孫 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 孫 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 孫 in a word?
A common word containing 孫 is 孫 (まご) — "grandchild". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 孫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 孫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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