1.
person, human being
A human individual. The basic word for referring to people in general.
2.
someone, other people
Used to refer to others in general. 人に言う (to tell someone), 人の話 (what others say).
3.
character, personality
The nature or personality of a person. いい人 (a good/kind person).
人 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, 外国人)
- にん: counter for people (三人)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 人に聞く: to ask someone
- 人の話: what others say
- いい人: a good/kind person
- 人が多い: crowded (many people)
IDIOMS:
- 人それぞれ: different for each person
- 十人十色: different strokes for different folks