若い
わかい
wakai
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
若い (わかい (wakai)) means "Young". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Young
Also : youthful
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Example Sentences
彼は若いですが、とても賢いです。
かれはわかいですが、とてもかしこいです。
He is young but very intelligent.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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