青年
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Base noun form. Refers to a male youth, often used in formal or literary contexts. Can stand alone without a counter when referring to the concept or a specific person.
Theme
At a local park, User and Yamada, a neighbor, chat about a young man they both know who recently started volunteering.
青年
せいねん
young man
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'young man' full of energy, like a 'seinen' (青年) manga character—often targeting youth. 'Seinen' → 青年 (seinen, 'young man').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『青年』 (seinen, 'young man') is often used in formal contexts like documents or literature to refer to male youth, typically in their late teens to early 30s. It's also the term for 'seinen' manga, a genre aimed at young adult men.
Forms
Base: 青年Base noun form. Refers to a male youth, often used in formal or literary contexts. Can stand alone without a counter when referring to the concept or a specific person.