1.
others; other people; another person
Refers to people other than oneself. A somewhat formal or academic term used in writing, philosophy, psychology, and formal discussion, as distinct from the more everyday 他人.
他者の意見を尊重する。
To respect the opinions of others.
他者との関係を大切にしたい。
I want to value my relationships with others.
他者の立場に立って物事を考えることが大事だ。
It is important to think about things from others' perspectives.
More formal and abstract than 他人, which is the everyday word for "other people." 他者 is preferred in academic writing, philosophy, and psychology, where it often carries a nuanced sense of "the Other" as a concept.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 他者との関係 — relationships with others
- 他者の視点 — another person's viewpoint
- 他者を理解する — to understand others
- 他者理解 — understanding of others