adult in Japanese
adult in Japanese is 大人, 成人 — adult means a person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.
adult in Japanese
大人
Pronounced: otona
An animal that is full-grown.
成人
Pronounced: seijin
An animal that is full-grown.
What does "adult" mean?
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noun A person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.
"Only adults are permitted to sign the lease."
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adj Fully grown, or intended for grown-ups rather than children.
"The film contains adult themes not suitable for children."
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adult in a sentence
- Only adults are permitted to sign the lease.
- As an adult, she finally understood her parents' decisions.
- The film contains adult themes not suitable for children.
- An adult elephant can weigh several tonnes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "adult" in Japanese?
"adult" in Japanese is 大人, 成人. adult means: A person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.
How do you pronounce 大人?
"adult" in Japanese is 大人, pronounced "otona".
How do you use "adult" in a sentence?
Example: "Only adults are permitted to sign the lease." In Japanese, "adult" is 大人, 成人.
Are there other ways to say "adult" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "adult": 大人, 成人.
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