年下
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to someone younger in age or less experienced; used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
He is three years younger than me.
I get along well with my younger colleagues.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉より年下younger than someone
He is younger than me.
- 年下の〈人〉a younger person (e.g. partner, friend)
She is dating a younger boyfriend.