Japanese

ひとびと
Meaning: people; each person; everybody
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

多くの人々がそのニュースに驚いた。
Many people were surprised by that news.
嵐が多くの人々の命を奪った。
The storm took many people's lives.
彼女の最新の作品は、多くの人々に感動を与えた。
Her latest work moved many people.
多くの人々が反対の声を上げた。
Many people raised their voices in opposition.
昔、人々は移動のために馬車を使っていた。
In the past, people used horse-drawn carriages for transportation.

Usage Notes

Plural form of 'hito' (person). It emphasizes a large group or each individual within a group.

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