1.
stranger, other person
A person who is not related or connected to oneself.
2.
other people, others
People in general as opposed to oneself.
他人 refers to strangers or other people, often with a nuance of emotional distance.
Usage
Implies someone unrelated or emotionally distant. Can suggest lack of connection or concern.
Common expressions
- 他人に迷惑をかける: to cause trouble for others
- 他人の目を気にする: to worry about what others think
- 他人事: someone else's business
- 他人みたい: like a stranger
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Synonym:
他者 (formal/philosophical)
Compare:
余所様 (other people (polite))
Compare:
見知らぬ人 (stranger)