幼い
おさない
osanai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 32 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
幼い (おさない (osanai)) means "Young". The reading is おさない (osanai). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Young
Also : Little · Childish · Immature
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Example Sentences
幼い子どもは親の言葉をよく理解する。
おさないこどもはおやのことばをよくりかいする。
Young children understand their parents' words well.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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