Translation and Meaning of: 二十歳 - hatachi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 二十歳 (hatachi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hatachi
Kana: はたち
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: 20 years old; 20th year.
Meaning in English: 20 years old;20th year
Definition: Turning 20 years old.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (二十歳) hatachi
"二十歳" is a Japanese word that means "twenty years of age". It is composed of the characters "二" (ni), which means "two", "十" (ju), which means "ten", and "歳" (sai), which means "years of age". The word is often used in Japan to mark legal adulthood, which is reached at 20 years of age. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the age of 20 was considered adulthood and the age at which young people were considered capable of becoming warriors or serving the government. The word is also used in other Asian cultures, such as Chinese and Korean, with variations in pronunciation and characters used.How to Write in Japanese - (二十歳) hatachi
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Synonyms and Similar - (二十歳) hatachi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
二十歳; はたち; 20歳; 20才
Words containing: 二十歳
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Words with the same pronunciation: はたち hatachi
Example Sentences - (二十歳) hatachi
Below are some example sentences:
私は二十歳です。
Watashi wa nijūsai desu
I am 20 years old.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates what is being talked about
- 二十 (ni juu) - number meaning "twenty"
- 歳 (sai) - unit of age meaning "years"
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
私は今年二十歳です。
Watashi wa kotoshi nijuu sai desu
I am 20 years old this year.
I am 20 years old this year.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 今年 (kotoshi) - noun meaning "this year"
- 二十 (hatachi) - numeral meaning "twenty"
- 歳 (sai) - suffix indicating age
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "20 years old; 20th year." é "(二十歳) hatachi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
