synonym Comparative
たっぷり
VS
成人
Differences Between "たっぷり" and "成人"
Option A
たっぷり
Meaning
full; ample; a lot; generously
Reading
たっぷり (tappuri)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このケーキにはイチゴがたっぷり乗っています。
This cake has plenty of strawberries on top.
Option B
成人
Meaning
adult, full age
Reading
せいじん (seijin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
日本では20歳で成人になります。
In Japan, you become an adult at 20 years old.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(full; ample; a lot; generously)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- たっぷり: An adverb (or adverbial noun) indicating a generous amount, more than enough, or a sufficient quantity. Can be used for time, liquid, ingredients, etc. (e.g., 時間がたっぷりある - have plenty of time, ジュースをたっぷり注ぐ - pour plenty of juice).
- 成人: A noun referring to a person who has reached the age of majority (usually 20 in Japan). Can also be used as a verb 成人する (to become an adult). (法的に大人と認められる年齢に達した人。またはその状態。)
- たっぷり: An adverb (or adverbial noun) indicating a generous amount, more than enough, or a sufficient quantity. Can be used for time, liquid, ingredients, etc. (e.g., 時間がたっぷりある - have plenty of time, ジュースをたっぷり注ぐ - pour plenty of juice).
- 成人: A noun referring to a person who has reached the age of majority (usually 20 in Japan). Can also be used as a verb 成人する (to become an adult). (法的に大人と認められる年齢に達した人。またはその状態。)
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