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未成年
miseinen
Description
「未成年」は、まだ大人の年になっていない人のことです。日本ではふつう十八さいより下の人を指します。
"未成年" refers to a person who has not yet reached adulthood. In Japan, it usually means someone under eighteen years old.
Meanings
未成年miseinen
minor; person under legal adult age
未成年はお酒を飲めません。
Minors cannot drink alcohol.
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Notes
- Etymology
未 (not yet) + 成年 (age of adulthood), literally 'not yet of adult age'.
- Nuance
Often used in legal or rule contexts, e.g. drinking, smoking, or contracts.
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