“First-born child” in Japanese
Short answer
First-born child in Japanese is “総領” (souryou). Full meaning: eldest child, oldest child, first-born child; child who carries on the family name.
Other ways to say “First-born child” in Japanese
惣領
souryou eldest child, oldest child, first-born child; child who carries on the family name
ソウリョウ
souryou eldest child, oldest child, first-born child; child who carries on the family name
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