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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