～たち
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Suffix added to nouns or pronouns to indicate plural, especially for people. For example, 『私』 (watashi, 'I') → 『私たち』 (watashitachi, 'we'). It does not change form based on gender or number of items.
Theme
At a local park, User and their friend Ken are watching a group of children play soccer and discussing the team.
～たち
～たち
plural suffix (attached to nouns/pronouns)
Core Language Building BlocksPronouns
Memory Hook
Imagine a group of friends standing together — they are 'the guys' or 'the gals.' The sound 'tachi' (たち) reminds you of 'touchy' because they're all touching (standing close) as a plural group. 'Touchy group' → たち (tachi, 'plural suffix').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, plural markers like 『たち』 (tachi) are often used with pronouns and nouns referring to people to indicate a group, such as 『私たち』 (watashitachi, 'we') or 『子供たち』 (kodomotachi, 'children'). It adds a sense of inclusivity or collectivity, commonly heard in everyday speech and media.
Forms
Base: ～たちSuffix added to nouns or pronouns to indicate plural, especially for people. For example, 『私』 (watashi, 'I') → 『私たち』 (watashitachi, 'we'). It does not change form based on gender or number of items.