Korean

성인
Meaning: adult
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Now that you've become an adult, you must decide your own affairs.
이번 연구의 대상자는 성인 남녀입니다.
The subjects of this study are adult men and women.
그는 성인이 된 뒤에 친부모를 찾았다.
After becoming an adult, he looked for his birth parents.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who has reached full maturity, typically 19 years or older in Korea. Emphasizes responsibility.

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