大人

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JLPT:N5
Frequency:
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An adult; a grown-up — someone who is not a child. Can also imply maturity or expected responsibility.

NounNoun Taking 'の'Na-Adjective

Examples

大人になると責任が増えるが、自由も増える。

When you become an adult responsibilities increase, but so does freedom.

この店は大人向けの落ち着いた雰囲気がある。

This shop has a calm atmosphere suited to adults.

子どもと大人では扱い方が違う場合がある。

There are cases where children and adults are handled differently.