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“young” in Japanese

若いわかい
Illustration of "young" in a Japanese cultural setting
A family photo on a living room shelf, showing a smiling young man in his early twenties next to his parents, with the contrast in their ages clearly visible.

Usage note

You use 若い to describe someone who is young in age, like a younger sibling or a child. It often implies youthfulness and vitality, and is a common, polite word for talking about age in families and everyday life.

Examples

  • 私の妹はとても若いです。

    My younger sister is very young.

  • 若い人は元気があります。

    Young people are energetic.

  • あの若い男の人は私の兄です。

    That young man is my older brother.

Quick check

What does "若い" mean?

  • A. young
  • B. low
  • C. weak
  • D. high

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