Frequency rank: 4,177. – 4,181.
- adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup
- becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)see also 新成人
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
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- adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup
- becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
This meaning refers to an individual who has reached the age of adulthood, typically recognized as being 20 years old or older in Japan. It often implies maturity and responsibility.
He is now an adult, so he needs to make his own decisions.
This meaning emphasizes the process or event of transitioning into adulthood, marking the moment when one is recognized as an adult.
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In most Western countries, young people come of age at 18 or 21.
I love looking at everyone's colorful kimonos on Coming of Age Day.
The attitude of the court toward young criminals is different from its attitude toward adult criminals.
Since you have already also become an adult, you must become independent economically from your parents.
Now that you have come of age, you should know better.
Now that you have come of age, you should be responsible for what you do.
The opinion poll was based on a random sample of adults.