Translation of Japanese word "若者" to English
若者
わかもの
[wakamono]
IPA: /wakamono/
How to use
若者 (wakamono) — 'young person / youth / the young'. 若者の街 — town popular with young people (e.g., Shibuya/Harajuku).
🇬🇧 English
young person
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 若者
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): わかもの
Romaji Transcription: wakamono
Example Sentences
若者は未来の希望です。
わかものはみらいののぞみです。
Young people are the hope of the future.
若者たちが集まっています。
わかものたちがあつまっています。
Young people are gathering.
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Common phrases
- 現代の若者— modern youth
- 若者の街— youth town
- 若者たち— young people
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Frequency rank: #467 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "若者" mean?▼
The Japanese word "若者" means "young person" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "若者"?▼
The word "若者" is read as "わかもの" (wakamono). 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: "Refers to a young person.".
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