Japanese

たにん
Meaning: another person; stranger; unrelated person
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: あだびと

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Handwriting

他
人

Example sentences

One should respect the privacy of others.
彼は他人のプライベートにまで首を突っ込む。
He has a habit of sticking his nose into other people's private lives.
彼は自分の失敗を他人のせいにせず、自分を責めた。
He didn't blame others for his failure, but blamed himself.
彼は他人の気持ちに少し鈍い。
He is a bit slow to notice other people's feelings.
彼は自分の意見を他人に押し付ける傾向がある。
He has a tendency to force his opinions on others.
他人に迷惑をかけてはいけません。
You must not trouble others.
彼は繊細な心の持ち主で、他人の感情に敏感だ。
He is a person with a delicate heart and is sensitive to the emotions of others.
彼は最近、人間関係でトラブルがあったため、他人と距離を取るようにしている。
He has been trying to keep his distance from others lately due to some interpersonal troubles.
他人の迷惑を考えない不届きな輩がいる。
There are people who cause trouble for others without thinking.
他人の不幸をりする。
To profit from the misfortune of others.

Usage Notes

Refers to people other than oneself, often implying they are strangers or not family.

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