English–Japanese

“minor” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoマイナー (mainā)

Pronunciation

Romajimiseinen

Example

彼女はまだ未成年です。kano jo wa ma da mi sei nen de su

She is still a minor.

Illustration for 未成年 (minor)

How to say “minor” in Japanese

“Minor” in Japanese is 未成年 (miseinen).

Describes a person who is still below the age recognized by law as adulthood.

Full entry for 未成年: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 未成年

この施設は、未成年でも安心して利用できます。ko no shi setsu wa mi sei nen de mo an shin shi te ri yō de ki ma su

Even minors can use this facility safely.

Tips for using 未成年

  • The age of adulthood varies by jurisdiction, so minor refers to legal status rather than one universal age.

Other Japanese words for “minor”

これはマイナーなスポーツです。ko re wa ma i nā na su pō tsu de su

This is a minor sport.

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