also: ジュヴナイル · ジュベナイル
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a young person, typically a teenager, or something related to youth. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
彼はジュブナイル向けの小説を書いている。
He writes novels for juveniles.
ジュブナイルの心理を
It's difficult to understand the psychology of juveniles.
noun
young adult fiction; YA fiction
Specifically refers to the genre of fiction aimed at young adult readers. Often used in publishing and literary discussions.
最近のジュブナイルは大人にも人気がある。
Recent young adult fiction is popular among adults too.
この賞は優れたジュブナイル作品に贈られる。
This award is given to outstanding works of young adult fiction.