1.
youth, young person, young man
A young person, especially a young man in their late teens to twenties.
青年たちが活躍している。
Young people are playing active roles.
青年時代に海外で暮らした。
I lived abroad during my youth.
一りの青年が声をかけてきた。
A young man spoke to me.
この町では多くの青年が農業に取り組んでいる。
In this town, many young people are engaged in agriculture.
青年時代にしかできない経験を大切にしてほしい。
I want you to treasure the experiences that can only be had in your youth.
青年 typically refers to young adults, especially males.
AGE RANGE:
- Generally refers to late teens through twenties
- More commonly used for males
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 青年時代 (youth, young days)
- 青年団 (youth group)
- 青年海外協力隊 (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)
COMPARISON:
- 青年: youth (formal, often male, late teens-20s)
- 若者: young people (gender-neutral, casual)
- 少年: boy (younger, roughly 7-17)
Related Words
Related:
若者 (young person (casual))