Translation of Japanese word "人" to English
人
ひと
[hito]
IPA: /hito/
Meaning
NounAn individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being.
How to use
人 (hito) — 'person / people'. Also read as jin/nin in compounds. 日本人 (nihonjin) — Japanese person. 大人 (otona) — adult. 人々 (hitobito) — people (plural).
🇬🇧 English
person / people
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 人
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ひと
Romaji Transcription: hito
Example Sentences
人と話す
ひととはなす
To talk to people.
私は人と話すのが好きです。
わたしはひととはなすのがすきです。
I like to talk to people.
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Common phrases
- 日本人— Japanese person
- 大人 / 子供— adult / child
Frequency rank: #66 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "人" mean?▼
The Japanese word "人" means "person / people" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "人"?▼
The word "人" is read as "ひと" (hito). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Talking to people is very important.".
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