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[おとな(大人)]
otona
noun, no adjective, na adjective

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[だい()·にん()]
dainin

English Meaning(s) for 大人

noun, no adjective, na adjective
  1. adult; grown-up

Definition and Synonyms for 大人

Adult a fully developed person from maturity onward
Synonyms: アダルト, 壮丁, 大人, 大人, 成人, 成年者
Large Person a person of greater than average size
Synonyms: 大人, 大人

Meanings for each kanji in 大人

large; big Kanji Details »
person Kanji Details »

Categories 大人 is a member of

Individual a human being
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 大人

Sample Sentences for 大人

Now that you're grown up, you must not behave like that.
Whenever Beth's parents have guests, she wants to join their adult talk.
The child puts adults to shame.
When children are ordered to do a certain thing by such adult standards, they frequently refuse to follow the instructions for no other reason than that they have been told to do so.
Don't grow up. It's a trap!

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