大人
おとな
otona
nounVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

大人 (おとな (otona)) means "adult". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

adult

Also : grown-up · great person · mature person · exalted person · person of virtue

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 大人 (おとな) means 'adult'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of adult.

Example Sentences

大人に会います。

おとなにあいます。

I meet adult.

大人は親切です。

おとなはしんせつです。

adult is kind.

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