幼い

おさない

Young, childish, immature

N3i-adjective·osanai

How to remember it

The kanji 幼 depicts an infant wrapped up — small, young, and needing care.

Example sentences

  • 幼い頃の思い出が蘇ってきた。

    おさないころのおもいでがよみがえってきた。

    Memories of my early childhood came rushing back.

  • 彼女には幼い弟が二人いる。

    かのじょにはおさないおとうとがふたりいる。

    She has two young little brothers.

Usage

Describes the young age of living things; carries a tender, often nostalgic tone.

Related words

子供幼児若い小さい

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