大人
おとな
otona
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

大人 (おとな (otona)) means "Adult". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Adult

Also : Grown-up

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Example Sentences

大人になったら何がしたいですか?

おとなになったらなにがしたいですか?

What do you want to do when you become an adult?

大人のような落ち着きがありますね。

おとなのようなおちつきがありますね。

You have a mature composure.

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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