descendant in Japanese

descendant in Japanese is 子孫, 子種, 後裔 — descendant means a person related to someone who lived in an earlier generation, such as a child, grandchild, or later relative.

descendant in Japanese

子孫

noun

Pronounced: shison

One of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.

子種

noun

Pronounced: kodane

One of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.

後裔

noun

Pronounced: kōei

One of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.

What does "descendant" mean?

noun A person related to someone who lived in an earlier generation, such as a child, grandchild, or later relative.
"She is a direct descendant of one of the town's founders."
noun Something that develops from, or is a later version of, an earlier thing.
"Modern smartphones are descendants of much bulkier early mobile phones."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

descendant in a sentence

She is a direct descendant of one of the town's founders.
Modern smartphones are descendants of much bulkier early mobile phones.

Similar words in Japanese

offspring scion

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "descendant" in Japanese?

"descendant" in Japanese is 子孫, 子種, 後裔. descendant means: A person related to someone who lived in an earlier generation, such as a child, grandchild, or later relative.

How do you pronounce 子孫?

"descendant" in Japanese is 子孫, pronounced "shison".

How do you use "descendant" in a sentence?

Example: "She is a direct descendant of one of the town's founders." In Japanese, "descendant" is 子孫, 子種, 後裔.

Are there other ways to say "descendant" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "descendant": 子孫, 子種, 後裔.

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