彼はまだ若いが、無限の可能性を秘めている。
He is still young, but he has infinite potential.
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That singer is young and very popular.
彼は年より若く見える。
He looks younger than his age.
彼は若い頃に大変な苦労をしたそうだ。
I heard that he went through a lot of hardships when he was young.
彼はもう四十過ぎだが、とても若く見える。
He is already over forty, but he looks very young.
この雑誌は主に若い女性に読まれている。
This magazine is mainly read by young women.
彼は若く見えるが、実際は40歳を過ぎている。
He looks young, but actually he's over 40.
うちの親父は、若い頃から釣りが趣味だ。
My father's hobby has been fishing since he was young.
若いエネルギーを無駄にしてはいけない。
You shouldn't waste youthful energy.
彼は若くして社長になった、本当にえらい人だ。
He became a company president at a young age; he is a truly remarkable person.
Usage Notes
Describes someone or something that has not lived for many years. Can also imply being immature or inexperienced.
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