English–Japanese
“adult” in Japanese
How to say “adult” in Japanese
“Adult” in Japanese is 大人 (otona).
Describes a person who has grown beyond childhood and is treated as mature in society.
Example sentences with 大人
困ったときは、大人に相談します。koma tta to ki wa otona ni sō dan shi ma su
When I have a problem, I ask an adult for advice.
Tips for using 大人
- In everyday Japanese, 大人 (otona) can refer not only to age but also to the calm, responsible behavior associated with maturity.
Other Japanese words for “adult”
成人したら、自分で投票できます。sei jin shi ta ra ji bun de tō hyō de ki ma su
After becoming an adult, you can vote.