Translation of Japanese word "大人" to English
大人
おとな
[otona]
IPA: /otona/
Meaning
NounAn animal that is full-grown.
How to use
大人 (otona) — 'adult / grown-up'. 大人料金 (otona ryoukin) — adult fare/price. Antonym: 子供 (kodomo) — child. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
adult
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 大人
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おとな
Romaji Transcription: otona
Example Sentences
大人になって責任を持ちましょう。
おとなになってせきんをもちましょう。
Let's become adults and take responsibility.
大人たちが話しています。
おとなたちがはなしています。
Adults are talking.
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Common phrases
- 大人になる— to grow up / become an adult
Frequency rank: #468 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "大人" mean?▼
The Japanese word "大人" means "adult" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "大人"?▼
The word "大人" is read as "おとな" (otona). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "大人になって責任を持ちましょう。".
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