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成人
seijin
Description
「成人」は、大人になった人のことです。
"成人" means a person who has become an adult.
日本では、二十歳になると成人としてお祝いをします。
In Japan, when you turn twenty, you are celebrated as an "成人".
Meanings
成人seijin
an adult; a grown-up person
成人になると、できることが増えます。
When you become an adult, you can do more things.
成人するseijin suru
to become an adult; to grow up
来年、私は成人します。
I will become an adult next year.
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Notes
- Etymology
成 (to become) + 人 (person) = a person who has become an adult.
- Nuance
成人 is more formal/legal than everyday 大人; used for legal adulthood and ceremonies.
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