Otona
Definition
Otona refers to an adult or a grown-up in Japanese. It is used to describe someone who has reached the age of maturity.
Analogy
Think of otona as a caterpillar that has transformed into a butterfly. Just like how a caterpillar grows and changes into something beautiful, people grow and change as they become adults.
Related terms
Kodomo: Kodomo means child in Japanese. It refers to someone who is young and not yet considered an adult.
Seijin: Seijin refers to a person who has reached the age of majority, typically 20 years old in Japan. It is often associated with coming of age ceremonies.
Shufu: Shufu means housewife in Japanese. It describes a married woman who takes care of household chores and family responsibilities.
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