Meaning

Primary

Young

Alternative

Youthful

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of young? It's young.

Reading

わかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji. Oh how nice it is to be young and to be able to remember that.

Context

Context Sentences

若いっていいなぁ。

It's nice to be young.

彼は若いころ、日本に留学していたことがあります。

He studied in Japan when he was young.

もう若い子のノリには付いていけません。

I can't keep up with the vibe of young people anymore.

Kanji Composition