当人(とうにん)

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(とうにん)の意思(いし): the person's own will
• 当人(とうにん)同士(どうし): between the parties themselves
• 当人(とうにん)に確認(かくにん)する: to confirm with the person in question
• 当人(とうにん)は知(し)らない: the person themselves doesn't know

Similar words

• 本人(ほんにん): the person themselves — more common in everyday speech; often used for identity verification
• 当事者(とうじしゃ): party concerned; stakeholder — more formal; implies involvement in a legal or official matter
• 該当者(がいとうしゃ): the applicable person — bureaucratic; used in forms and regulations