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 means a human being as such (as against animals or machines) or a person's character. 人 is the everyday word for a person.
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)