Japanese

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

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Handwriting

人

Example sentences

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.
その独裁者は、多くの反対派の人々を処刑した。
The dictator executed many people from the opposition.
彼女の愛らしい笑顔は、周りの人々を幸せにする。
Her lovely smile makes the people around her happy.
地震が起きて、人々はパニックに陥った。
An earthquake occurred, and people fell into a panic.
急速な技術の進歩によって、多くの人々が時代に取り残されていると感じている。
With the rapid advancement of technology, many people feel they are being left behind by the times.
広場は人々で埋め尽くされた
The square was filled with people.

Usage Notes

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

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