若

ONじゃく

KUNわか

Meanings

young

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How to remember

This kanji for 'young' shows *young* grass (艹) pushing up towards the *right* (右), symbolizing growth and vitality.

'Waka' — like 'WAKE up' the *young* generation!

若いわかい

young

若者わかもの

young person, youth

若葉わかば

new leaves, fresh leaves

若手わかて

junior member, young talent