Japanese Meaning of 大人 (おとな) otona

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Japanese Vocabulary: 大人

Meaning: adult

Examples

  1. 早く大人になりたい。 I want to grow up quickly.  
  2. あなたは 大人ですか。 Are you an adult?  
  3. お酒は大人になってから。 You can drink alcohol when you’re an adult.  
  4. この子は大人しい性格だ。 This boy has a quiet character.  
  5. サトリ・リーダーが大人気 Satori Reader a big hit (“very popular”)  
  6. 大人二人と子供二人です。 Two adults and two children.  
  7. 彼女は大人の女性に変身した She has become a fully-grown woman.  
  8. 彼女は最初は大人しかった。 She was quiet at first.  
  9. 大人のチケット一枚ください。 One adult ticket, please.  
  10. 大人の言うことを聞きなさい。 Listen to what adults say.

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