Japanese

もの
Meaning: person; someone
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

者

Example sentences

Please try asking the person in the shop.
先ほどお電話した者ですが、ご担当者様はおられますか。
I am the person who called a moment ago; is the person in charge available?
弱い者をいじめてはいけない。
You must not bully the weak.
不明な点は係の者に尋ねてください。
Please ask the person in charge for any unclear points.
テニスでは彼に敵う者は一人もいない。
When it comes to tennis, there isn't a single person who can match him.
傲慢な者はいつか必ず滅ぶ。
The arrogant will eventually surely perish.
その秘密を知る者は誰一人いなかった。
Not a single person knew that secret.
規則を破った者は厳重に処罰される。
Those who break the rules will be severely punished.
村の掟を破る者は追放される。
Those who break the rules of the village are banished.
その事件以来、彼の消息を知る者は誰もいない。
Since that incident, there is no one who knows his whereabouts.

Usage Notes

Often used with a modifier to refer to a person. It can sound humble or slightly dismissive depending on the context.

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