若わかわかじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounyouth; young personRefers to a young person or the state of being young. Often used in literary or formal contexts.若わかの才さい能のうが開かい花かした。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe youth's talent blossomed.2nounchild; young son (of a high-ranking person)Specifically used for the young son of someone of high social standing, such as a noble or wealthy family. Archaic flavor.殿との様さまの若わかが初はじめて狩かりに参さん加かした。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe lord's young son participated in the hunt for the first time.3noun, used as a prefix, noun, used as a suffixyoung; newPrefix or suffix used in compounds to mean 'young' or 'new'. Not used as a standalone word in modern Japanese.若わか葉ばが美うつくしい季き節せつです。Break this sentence down in the analyzerIt's the season when young leaves are beautiful.若わか手ての社しゃ員いんが新あたらしいプロジェクトを任まかされた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe young employee was entrusted with a new project.Expressions若わかいうちwhile young; period of youth若わかくしてat a young age; while still young若わかかりし頃ころone's younger days; when one was young若わかく見みえるlook young; seem young若わかい時ときの苦労くろうは買こうてもせよspare no effort while you are young; heavy work in youth is quiet rest in old age若わかい時ときの苦く労ろうは買かってもせよspare no effort while you are young; hardships in youth pay off later
