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若
young
N3On: じゃくKun: わか
Memory Aid
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!
Vocabulary
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
Example Sentences
彼女はまだ若いです。
She is still young.
最近の若者は元気です。
Recent young people are energetic.
春になると木々に若葉が出ます。
Young leaves appear on the trees in spring.
彼は会社の若手リーダーです。
He is a young leader in the company.