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Definition and meaning of 大人 - おとな in Japanese

おとな大人
otona

N4

1.adult

Noun

彼は 見かけが 子どもみたいですが、もう大人です。
He might look like a child but he is an adult.
2.adult

Adjective

あなたもだいぶ大人になったね。
You've grown up quite a bit.
おとなしい大人しい
otonashii

N4

1.gentle, quiet, subdued

Adjective

彼はおとなしい人です。
He is a gentle person.
おとな大人
otona

N4

1.a mature individual, not a child.

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

大人は責任を持つ。
Adults have responsibilities.
大人は子供を守る。
Adults protect children.
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2.a mature individual.

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大人は責任を持つ人です。
Adults are responsible individuals.
子供から大人になる過程は大変です。
The process of growing from a child to an adult is difficult.
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おとなしい大人しい
otonashii

N4

1.calm and obedient, with a gentle demeanor.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

彼女は大人しい性格で、いつも他人に優しい。
She has a gentle personality and is always kind to others.
その子犬は大人しいので、家族に愛されている。
The puppy is quiet, so it is loved by the family.
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2.quiet and restrained in behavior or demeanor.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

彼女の服装は大人しい色合いで、落ち着いた印象を与える。
Her outfit has quiet colors, giving off a calm impression.
この部屋のインテリアは大人しいパターンで、シンプルなデザインだ。
The interior of this room has sober patterns, with a simple design.
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