人々
ひとびと · hitobito
People, men and women
- each person, everybody
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falls after mora 2 · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
彼は、家族をはじめ、多くの人々に支えられてきた。
かれは、かぞくをはじめ、おおくのひとびとにささえられてきた。
He has been supported by many people, starting with his family.
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金閣寺もまた、訪れる人々を魅了してやまない。
きんかくじもまた、おとずれるひとびとをみりょうしてやまない。
Kinkaku-ji, too, never ceases to fascinate its visitors.
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夏祭りは、地域の人々の絆を深める大切な機会だ。
なつまつりは、ちいきのひとびとのきずなをふかめるたいせつなきかいだ。
The summer festival is an important opportunity to deepen the bonds of the local community.
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ペットロスで悲しむ人々を、私は多く見てきた。
ぺっとろすでかなしむひとびとを、わたしはおおくみてきた。
I have seen many people grieving over pet loss.
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What does 人々 mean?
People, men and women. It can also mean: each person, everybody.
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ひとびと (hitobito). Pitch accent: nakadaka — falls after mora 2. Press Listen above to hear it.
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