人間
にんげん
ningen
nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

人間 (にんげん (ningen)) means "human being". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

human being

Also : man · human · person · mankind · humankind · the world

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 人間 (にんげん) means 'human being'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of human being.

Example Sentences

人間に会います。

にんげんにあいます。

I meet human being.

人間は親切です。

にんげんはしんせつです。

human being is kind.

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