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JLPT N5 Beginner

大人

The standard term for an adult or grown-up, implying maturity.

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大人っぽい adult-like, mature-looking
Noun, No-adjective

"Adult" / "Grown-up"

Refers to a fully grown person, often implying social maturity and responsibility.

Example

A この 映画 は R15 だから 、 まだ 見られ ない よ 。
B えー 、 早く 大人 に なりたい !

[A:] This movie is rated R15, so you can't watch it yet. [B:] Aww, I want to be a grown-up already

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大人
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The standard term for an adult or grown-up, implying maturity.
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