孫

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 孫がかわいいです。▶ —
   My grandchild is cute.
2. 初孫が生まれました。▶ —
   My first grandchild was born.

Collocations

Mnemonic

Mago (孫) is "grandchild" — B + cluster (family-naming cluster). Cluster: (1) hatsumago (first grandchild — celebratory rite); (2) magomusume (granddaughter) / magomusuko (grandson) split; (3) uchimago (paternal-side) / sotomago (maternal-side) — ancient patrilineal / matrilineal register. Korean sonju / sonyeo split and Chinese sunzi / sunnu / neisun / waisun parallel; Japans same-kanji unified cluster.

Quick check

1. Uchimago vs sotomago?

   • Uchimago paternal-side (sons child) / sotomago maternal-side (daughters child) — patrilineal / matrilineal split
   • Same
   • No split
   • Recent