Japanese

ししゅんき
Meaning: puberty; adolescence
Part of Speech: Noun

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思
春
期

Example sentences

Puberty is a period when both mind and body are unstable.
思春期になると、多くの若者が異性を意識し始める。
When reaching puberty, many young people start to become conscious of the opposite sex.
思春期の子供はよく親に反抗する。
Teenagers often rebel against their parents.
彼は思春期に非行に走ってしまった。
He fell into delinquency during his adolescence.
思春期は多情多感な時期だ。
Adolescence is a sentimental period.

Usage Notes

The stage of life when a child's body develops into an adult body and undergoes psychological changes.

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