| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 人 | ひと | ヒト |
Pronunciation: hito
How to Say It Outloud: hee-toh
Usage: Common noun for 'person'
Example Sentence Japanese:
その人は優しいです。
その人は優しいです。Example Sentence English:That person is kind.
That person is kind.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 人物 | じんぶつ | ジンブツ |
Pronunciation: jinbutsu
How to Say It Outloud: jin-boo-tsu
Usage: Refers to a person, especially with respect to character or importance
Example Sentence Japanese:彼は歴史的な人物です。
彼は歴史的な人物です。Example Sentence English:He is a historical figure.
He is a historical figure.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 方 | かた | カタ |
Pronunciation: kata
How to Say It Outloud: kah-tah
Usage: Polite form or respectful way to say person
Example Sentence Japanese:あの方は医者です。
あの方は医者です。Example Sentence English:That person is a doctor.
That person is a doctor.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 人間 | にんげん | ニンゲン |
Pronunciation: ningen
How to Say It Outloud: neen-gen
Usage: Refers to humans or humankind
Example Sentence Japanese:人間は社会的な動物です。
人間は社会的な動物です。Example Sentence English:Humans are social animals.
Humans are social animals.See also
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