How to Say ‘Adult?’ in Japanese
大人ですか。
otona desu ka
[oh-toh-nah dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [大人] means “adult,” and [ですか] turns it into a polite question. Staff may ask this to check whether you want adult, child, student, or senior tickets.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese museums often have several ticket categories. It is common for staff to confirm your type before giving the final price.
Phrase Breakdown
大人
otona
[oh-toh-nah]
adult
An adult person; often used for ticket categories such as adult and child.
このチケットは大人だけです。
This ticket is for adults only.
です
desu
[dess]
is/am/are
The polite copula used to say what something is.
わたしは大人です。
I am an adult.
か
ka
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