青少年(せいしょうねん)

せいしょうねん
noun
youth; young people
formalperson
1. youth; young people; adolescents and young adults
A collective term for young people, typically ranging from adolescents to those in their early twenties. Often used in official, legal, or institutional contexts.
青少年(せいしょうねん)の育成(いくせい)に力(ちから)を入(い)れている。
We are putting effort into nurturing young people.
この映画(えいが)は青少年(せいしょうねん)に悪影響(あくえいきょう)を与(あた)える恐(おそ)れがある。
This movie may have a bad influence on young people.
地域(ちいき)の青少年(せいしょうねん)育成(いくせい)団体(だんたい)がボランティア活動(かつどう)を行(おこな)っている。
A local youth development organization is carrying out volunteer activities.

Usage

A somewhat formal term used in official, educational, and media contexts. Combines 青年(せいねん) (young adult) and 少年(しょうねん) (boy/adolescent) to cover a broad age range. Commonly appears in laws, regulations, and organizational names.

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Synonym: 若者(わかもの) (casual term)
Related: 少年(しょうねん) (boy, juvenile)
Related: 青年(せいねん) (young adult)
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Added 2026.3.14 8:55 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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