男の子 (おとこのこ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordJLPTN5Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000 Meanings
1
expression, noun
boy; son; baby boy
Refers to a male child, from infancy through elementary school age. Can also mean 'son' when the relationship is clear from context.
See also: 女の子
うちの男の子は今年小学校に入ります。
Our son will start elementary school this year.
2
expression, noun
young man
Used for a young man, typically from adolescence to early adulthood, often in a somewhat casual or affectionate tone. Less common than sense 1.
See also: 女の子
