No. 2,751 in Japanese
若年
"Young age" or "youth."
In a sentence
若年層は特に健康維持が重要です。
The younger generations are especially important to maintain their health.
In this sentence, '若年層' refers collectively to the demographic group of younger individuals, emphasizing age as a category.
若年なのに優れたリーダーシップを発揮しています。
Despite being young, they are displaying exceptional leadership.
Here, '若年' is used to directly describe a person's young age, highlighting their youth while acknowledging their notable capability.
最近の若年犯罪率が増加しています。
The recent rate of juvenile crimes is increasing.
The term '若年' here is used in '若年犯罪率' to specify crimes committed by younger individuals, focusing on the age-related aspect in the context of societal issues.
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