未成年
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
minor; underage person; being under age
Refers either to a person who has not reached legal adulthood or to the state/category of being under age. Often used before の, as in 未成年の飲酒 or 未成年の子ども.
He is still a minor, so parental consent is required.
Drinking by minors is prohibited by law.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は未成年だsomeone is a minor
He is still a minor.
- 未成年の〈事〉underage (drinking, smoking, etc.)
Drinking by minors is prohibited by law.
- 未成年に〈物〉を売るto sell something to a minor
You must not sell tobacco to minors.