noun

  1. heaven-sent child (in answer to a Shinto or Buddhist prayer).
  2. child (e.g. of an era), product. Usu. as ~の申し子.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
申し子 もうしご

Contained Kanji Breakdown

have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM
もう.す シン さる (3rd, N3)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン シ ジョ
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM
こ シ ス (1st, N5)
complete, finish
リョウ さとる (8th, N2)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)