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VocabJLPT N2

adult

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. adult
2. grown-up
3. becoming an adult

This word means an adult, specifically a person who has reached the age of maturity, which in Japan is currently 18 years old. It is also associated with a national holiday celebrating young people who have newly reached adulthood.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, how old do you have to be to be considered an adult again?

Sentence 2

The earlier explanation has been adjusted for an adult audience.

Sentence 3

Is it true that place only lets adults in?

Sentence 4

When you think about it, being an adult keeps you pretty busy.

Sentence 5

Are all of this year's new employees adults?