person
An individual human being, such as a man, woman, or child. It refers to a single human as a distinct entity from others.
例文
3 / 5She is a very kind person who always helps her neighbors.
She is a very nice individual who assists people nearby.
Each person must present a valid identification document upon entry.
Every individual needs to show an ID to enter the building.
He's a cool person to hang out with on the weekends.
He is a fun guy to spend time with during the weekend.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'PERSON' as a 'PER-fectly' unique 'SON' or daughter. Every person is a unique individual.
クイックテスト
I met a very interesting ___ at the park today.
正解！
正解は： person
例文
She is a very kind person who always helps her neighbors.
everydayShe is a very nice individual who assists people nearby.
Each person must present a valid identification document upon entry.
formalEvery individual needs to show an ID to enter the building.
He's a cool person to hang out with on the weekends.
informalHe is a fun guy to spend time with during the weekend.
The study focuses on the development of the person within a social context.
academicThe research looks at how the individual grows in a social environment.
We need a person with strong leadership skills for this management role.
businessWe require an individual with good leading abilities for this job.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
in person
physically present rather than via phone or computer
a people person
someone who is very friendly and enjoys socializing
first person
a writing style using 'I' or 'we'
よく混同される語
'Person' is the singular form for one human; 'people' is the standard plural for two or more.
'Person' is a noun (the human), whereas 'personal' is an adjective (belonging to the human).
使い方のコツ
Use 'person' when you are talking about one human being. While the plural 'persons' exists, it is mostly used in very formal legal contexts; use 'people' for the plural in almost all other cases.
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'one people' instead of 'one person' or use the plural 'persons' in casual conversation where 'people' is more natural.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'PERSON' as a 'PER-fectly' unique 'SON' or daughter. Every person is a unique individual.
語源
From the Latin 'persona', which originally referred to a mask worn by an actor in a play.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many English-speaking societies, the 'person' is viewed as an autonomous individual with specific legal and moral rights.
クイックテスト
I met a very interesting ___ at the park today.
正解！
正解は： person
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