young person; young people; youth
General term for a young person or young people collectively. Often used in contrast with older generations. The cross-reference 若者 is a more common synonym.
See also: 若者
It is said that young people these days lack manners.
That young person works hard, doesn't he?
young employee; young manservant; young follower
Refers to a young person in a subordinate role, such as an apprentice, junior employee, or follower in a traditional setting. Often used in historical or hierarchical contexts.
I asked the young employee of the shop to run an errand.
He trained as a young follower of the master.
Standard kanji spelling; common in news and formal contexts.
Kana variant of 者; often used in informal writing or when the kanji is considered too formal.
Compound of 若い (young) and 者 (person). The reading わかいもの follows standard rendaku rules.