1.
human being, human
A member of the human species; humanity in general.
2.
person, character
An individual's personality, nature, or character.
USAGE: 人間 can refer to humans as a species or to a person's character/nature. It's more philosophical/formal than 人.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 人間関係 (human relationships, interpersonal relations)
- 人間性 (human nature, humanity)
- 人間的 (human, humane)
- 人間味 (human touch, warmth)
- 人間不信 (distrust of people)
- 人間国宝 (Living National Treasure)
CONTRAST: