大人

おとな

Adult, grown-up

N5noun·otona

How to remember it

大 (big) plus 人 (person) — a big person, an adult.

Example sentences

  • この映画は大人向けです。

    このえいがはおとなむけです。

    This movie is aimed at adults.

  • 彼はもう大人です。

    かれはもうおとなです。

    He is already an adult.

Usage

Can work like a na-adjective meaning mature; often used with の.

Related words

子供

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