Translation and Meaning of: 若い - wakai

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 若い (wakai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: wakai

Kana: わかい

Type: adjective

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若い

Translation / Meaning: young

Meaning in English: young

Definition: young in age.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (若い) wakai

若い (wakai) is a Japanese word meaning "young". The etymology of the word comes from the kanji 若, which means "youth" or "eternal youth". Kanji is made up of two elements: the grass stem (艹) and the man stem (口). Together they represent the idea that youth is like grass, growing quickly and full of vitality. The word 若い is often used to describe young people, but it can also be used to describe things that are new or fresh.

How to Write in Japanese - (若い) wakai

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Synonyms and Similar - (若い) wakai

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:

若; 若々しい; 年若い; 若手; 若干; 若い頃

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Words with the same pronunciation: わかい wakai

Example Sentences - (若い) wakai

Below are some example sentences:

ヤングは若い人たちを表します。

Yangu wa wakai hitotachi wo hyō shimasu

Young represents young people.

  • ヤング - Japanese word meaning "young"
  • は - particle in Japanese that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 若い - Japanese adjective meaning "young"
  • 人たち - suffix in Japanese that indicates plurality, meaning "people"
  • を - particle in Japanese that indicates the direct object of the sentence
  • 表します - Japanese verb meaning "represents"

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Other words of the same type: adjective

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きつい

Kana: きつい

Romaji: kitsui

Translation / Meaning:

tight; close; intense

立派

Kana: りっぱ

Romaji: ripa

Translation / Meaning:

splendid; thin; beautiful; elegant; imposing; prominent; Cool; lawful

あやふや

Kana: あやふや

Romaji: ayafuya

Translation / Meaning:

uncertain; vague; ambiguous

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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