English–Japanese
“younger person” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitoshishita
Example
私は年下の人と話します。watashi wa toshi shita no hito to hana shi ma su
I talk with a younger person.
How to say “younger person” in Japanese
“Younger person” in Japanese is 年下 (toshishita).
Identifies someone whose age is below that of another person used as a reference.
Example sentences with 年下
彼は私より年下ですが、仕事では頼りになります。kare wa watashi yo ri toshi shita de su ga shi goto de wa tayo ri ni na ri ma su
He is younger than me, but I can rely on him at work.
Tips for using 年下
- In Japanese, 年下 (toshishita) may refer to a younger colleague or friend, but the word itself states an age relationship rather than a difference in ability or status.