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[おとな(大人)]
otona
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[だい(大)​·にん(人)]
dainin
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English Meaning(s) for 大人

noun
  1. adult
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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

大 large; big Kanji Details »
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Categories 大人 is a member of

Individual a human being
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Sample Sentences for 大人

Adults and children alike would like to see the movie.
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I aim to be a doctor when I grow up.
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He treats me as an adult.
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Older people often fear change.
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Now that I'm a grownup, I think otherwise.
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