- tanin another person, other people, others; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider, stranger
Used in everyday speech and writing to refer to other people, especially those not related or not close to the speaker.
他人の意見を聞くことも大切だ。
Tanin no iken o kiku koto mo taisetsu da.
It's also important to listen to other people's opinions.
彼は他人に親切だ。
Kare wa tanin ni shinsetsu da.
He is kind to others.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 他人行儀 (tanin-gyōgi), which means behaving formally or distantly as if toward a stranger.
Press the microphone and say: 他人
Ready to listen
💡 Use は or が to mark this word as the topic or subject of a sentence.
Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
Save personal notes for every word you study — memory hooks, your own sentences, grammar tips, and personal stories.
Synced to your account · Anki export · Accessible on every device
Create Free AccountReview Premium options
Create a free account to sync your level, streaks, and progress across all devices.
Already a member? Sign in →
Sign in or create a free account to keep your history.
Reset mastery for this word?
Review scheduling updates after each session.
Based on JLPT level, kanji complexity & word length.