(ひとびと)

ひとびと
noun
people, men and women
1. people, men and women
A group of people; people in general. The reduplication of (ひと) indicates plurality.
Many people gathered.
People wish for peace.
The people in this area are kind.
People's lives have changed greatly.
After the earthquake, people helped each other and overcame the difficulties.

FORMATION: (ひと) (person) + (びと) (reduplication with rendaku)

The reduplication pattern indicates plurality:

REGISTER: Slightly formal/literary compared to just saying (ひと)たち.

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