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大人
otona
Description
「大人」は、もう子供ではない、体も心も大きく成長した人のことです。
"大人" refers to a person who is no longer a child and has grown both physically and mentally.
日本では、二十歳になると大人として認められます。
In Japan, you are recognized as a "大人" when you turn twenty years old.
Meanings
大人otona
an adult; a grown-up person
この映画は大人だけ見られます。
This movie is for adults only.
大人otona
mature; behaving in a grown-up way
彼はとても大人な考え方をする。
He has a very mature way of thinking.
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Notes
- Reading
大人 is a jukujikun (special reading); the characters 大+人 are not read individually as "otona."
- Nuance
大人 contrasts with 子供 (child); 成人 is the more formal/legal term for adult.
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