Japanese word

若者

Pronunciation

Romajiwakamono

Meaning

  • nounyoung people

Example

この町には若者が多いです。ko no machi ni wa waka mono ga ō i de su

There are many young people in this town.

Illustration for 若者 (young people)

More examples

最近の若者は新しい流行に敏感です。sai kin no waka mono wa atara shi i ryū kō ni bin kan de su

Young people today are sensitive to new trends.

Core concept

Places a person or group in the category of the young, with age as the defining focus.

Common phrases

  • 若者向けwaka mono mu ke

    for young people

Similar words

青年seinen: A young adult, especially in a formal description of age or social groups.
若手wakate: A relatively young member of a group, often with less experience than older members.

Definition in Japanese

年齢の若い人や、その集まり。nen rei no waka i hito ya so no atsu ma ri

Word origin

The Japanese word 若者 (wakamono) combines 若い (wakai, "young") and 者 (mono, "person") to mean a young person.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 若者 (wakamono) can refer to one young person or to young people as a group, so the natural English number depends on context.

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