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人

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 人

人
ひと
ヒト
Noun
Freq #55
1

person; someone; somebody

Examples
この人は画家だ！
This fellow is an artist!
2

human beings; mankind; man; people; humans

Examples
人は意識のある生き物だ。
Man is a conscious being.
3

Word usually written using kana alone; Usu. ヒト

human (Homo sapiens)

4

(other) people; others

Examples
人がなんと言おうと僕は君の味方だ。
I'll stand by you no matter what others may say.
5

character; personality; nature

Examples
確かに彼はハンサムでないが、人がよい。
He is not handsome, to be sure, but he is good-natured.
6

capable person; competent person; suitable person; right person

7

adult; grown-up

8

Used when rebuking or criticizing someone

I; me; one

Kanji in this Word

人
2 strokes
Frequency: 5
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

person

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
ニン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと
-り
-と
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
じ
と
ね
ひこ
ふみ
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