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Definition and Synonyms for 大人
| 1. | 成人 | 進んで成熟からの十分に発達した人 |
| Adult | a fully developed person from maturity onward | |
| Synonyms: | アダルト, 壮丁, 大人, 大人, 成人, 成年者 | |
| 2. | 大人 | 平均的サイズよりも大きな人 |
| Large Person | a person of greater than average size | |
| Synonyms: | 大人, 大人 |
Meanings for each kanji in 大人
| 大 | large; big | Kanji Details » |
| 人 | person | Kanji Details » |
Categories 大人 is a member of
| 1. | 個人 | 一人の人間 |
| Individual | a human being | |
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Sample Sentences for 大人
かつて、この国では、地域全体が他人の子供に注意を与えたものだが、今は、そのような大人の姿を目にすることは極めて少ない。
The restraining role that the community once played is losing its force as adults become reluctant to reprimand other people's unruly children.
子供向けに書かれているが、この本は大人も楽しませる。
Intended for children, the book entertains grown-ups.
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