1.
bunch; group; gang; crowd
An informal, slightly dismissive way to refer to a group of people. Can be neutral or carry a mildly negative or contemptuous nuance depending on context.
Usage
連中 is informal and can range from casually neutral to dismissive or contemptuous depending on tone and context. It is not used in polite or formal speech.
When used about one's own group of friends, it is casual and friendly. When used about others, it often carries a negative or distancing nuance.
Similar words
- 仲間 — companions, friends (positive, warm)
- 一味 — gang, accomplices (negative, criminal association)
- 連中 — sits between these: informal, potentially dismissive