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Base noun form. Used to refer to a person, often in formal or compound words. Does not require a counter when used alone in this sense.
Theme
At a community event, User and their neighbor Sakura discuss volunteer opportunities. Sakura mentions a person she admires and asks for opinions.
者
しゃ
person
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'sha' in 者 (sha) sounding like 'shah' (a ruler or person). Imagine a wise person saying, 'I am a 者 (sha, 'person').'
Cultural Note
『者』 (sha, 'person') is often used in formal or written contexts, such as in legal documents or titles (e.g., 『関係者』 kankeisha, 'related person'), and is similar to 『人』 (hito, 'person') but more formal.
Forms
Base: 者Base noun form. Used to refer to a person, often in formal or compound words. Does not require a counter when used alone in this sense.