人間
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Base noun form. Refers to a human as a species or individual. Can be used in contexts like 『人間関係』 (ningen kankei, 'human relationships') or 『人間の権利』 (ningen no kenri, 'human rights').
Theme
At a philosophy club meeting, User and their friend Ken discuss what it means to be human in modern society.
人間
にんげん
human being, person
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'human' as 'person in between' — 人間 (ningen) sounds like 'nin-gen' where 'nin' means person and 'gen' can remind you of 'gene' or 'general' for all humans. 'Nin-gen' → human being.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『人間』 (ningen, 'human being') is used to refer to humans in a general or philosophical sense, often in contrast to animals or machines. It's common in discussions about humanity, ethics, or society.
Forms
Base: 人間Base noun form. Refers to a human as a species or individual. Can be used in contexts like 『人間関係』 (ningen kankei, 'human relationships') or 『人間の権利』 (ningen no kenri, 'human rights').