(ひと)

ひと
noun
person, human
1. person, human being
A human individual. The basic word for referring to people in general.
(ひと)いる
There is a person.
Who is that person?
There are a lot of people, aren't there?
There are many kind people in Japan.
When I see people reading books on the train, it makes me want to read too.
2. someone, other people
Used to refer to others in general. (ひと)()う (to tell someone), (ひと)(はなし) (what others say).
Let me ask someone.
Don't worry about what others think.
You shouldn't trouble other people.
It's important to listen well to what others say.
I want to become someone who understands other people's feelings.
3. character, personality
The nature or personality of a person. いい(ひと) (a good/kind person).
いい(ひと)
They're a good person, aren't they?
He is a kind person.
That person is an interesting person.
She has a good personality.
He's a capable person, but he's a bit strict, so he's hard to talk to.

(ひと) is the basic word for "person" or "people." One of the most fundamental vocabulary items.

READINGS:

  • ひと: standalone word
  • じん: nationality/type suffix (日本人(にほんじん), 外国人(がいこくじん))
  • にん: counter for people (三人(さんにん))

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • (ひと)()く: to ask someone
  • (ひと)(はなし): what others say
  • いい(ひと): a good/kind person
  • (ひと)(おお)い: crowded (many people)

IDIOMS:

  • (ひと)それぞれ: different for each person
  • 十人十色(じゅうにんといろ): different strokes for different folks