“Only child” in Japanese
Short answer
Only child in Japanese is “一人っ子” (hitorikko). Full meaning: (an) only child.
Other ways to say “Only child” in Japanese
ひとり子
hitorigo (an) only child
一粒種
hitotsubudane only child
一塊肉
ikkainiku only child
一子
kazuko one child; only child; one of several children (esp. the son and heir)
独り子
hitorigo (an) only child
一人子
hitorigo (an) only child
独りっ子
hitorikko (an) only child
ひとりっ子
hitorikko (an) only child
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