1.
the person in question; the person concerned; the individual themselves
Refers to the specific person being discussed or involved in a matter, as opposed to others around them.
当人はまだ知らない。
The person in question doesn't know yet.
周りが心配しているが、当人は気にしていない。
Everyone around is worried, but the person himself doesn't care.
最終的には当人の意思を尊重すべきだ。
Ultimately, we should respect the person's own wishes.
Refers specifically to the person being discussed, often to contrast their perspective or state with that of others around them. Frequently used when the person themselves has a different view or is unaware of what others think about them.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 当人の意思: the person's own will
- 当人同士: between the parties themselves
- 当人に確認する: to confirm with the person in question
- 当人は知らない: the person themselves doesn't know
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 本人: the person themselves — more common in everyday speech; often used for identity verification
- 当事者: party concerned; stakeholder — more formal; implies involvement in a legal or official matter
- 該当者: the applicable person — bureaucratic; used in forms and regulations