Japanese

ほか
Meaning: other; else; another place
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

他

Example sentences

There is no other way.
彼は他の車と軽い接触事故を起こした。
He had a minor contact accident with another car.
彼をおいて他に、この仕事を任せられる人はいない。
Aside from him, there is no one else who can be entrusted with this job.
その猫は自分の縄張りを守るために、他の猫を威嚇した。
That cat intimidated other cats to protect its territory.
彼の圧倒的な実力は、他の追随を許さない。
His overwhelming ability allows no one else to keep up.
日本の多くの都市では、JRの他に多くの私鉄が走っている。
In many Japanese cities, numerous private railways run in addition to JR.
彼は他の兄弟とは少し肌合いが違う。
He has a slightly different temperament compared to his other brothers.
多くの日本の植物には、和名の他に漢名がある。
Many Japanese plants have a Chinese name in addition to their Japanese name.

Usage Notes

Used to refer to something else or another option outside the current scope.

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