年頃
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A noun describing a specific age period, often adolescence or the age considered appropriate for marriage. Can be used in phrases like 『年頃の娘』 (toshigoro no musume, 'daughter of marriageable age').
Theme
Two friends, Yumi and User, chat over coffee about family and life stages. Yumi mentions her younger sister.
年頃
としごろ
age / marriageable age / adolescence
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'teenage years' as a 'year-round' time of change. 『年頃』 (toshigoro, 'age / Adolescence') sounds like 'toshi' (year) and 'goro' (around), hinting at the age range.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『年頃』 (toshigoro) often refers to the age when someone is considered suitable for marriage or is going through adolescence. It's a common term in family discussions and media, such as in dramas about coming-of-age stories.
Forms
Base: 年頃A noun describing a specific age period, often adolescence or the age considered appropriate for marriage. Can be used in phrases like 『年頃の娘』 (toshigoro no musume, 'daughter of marriageable age').