人間

にんげん

human being, person

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Meaning

"" means human being or person, emphasizing the nature or qualities of humans.

Usage

Used to talk about humans in general, human nature, or interpersonal relationships.

Common Expressions

  • (human relationships): refers to social connections between people.
  • らしい (human-like): describes qualities typical of humans.

Notes

This word is often used in philosophical, social, or emotional contexts to discuss what it means to be human.

Example Sentences

Humans are social creatures.

Human relationships can be complicated at times.

He is respected as a human being.