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たち
tachi
Description
「たち」は、人を表す言葉のあとにつけて、たくさんの人がいることをしめします。
"たち" is added after words that refer to people to indicate there are many people.
たとえば「わたしたち」や「子どもたち」のように使います。
For example, it is used like in "わたしたち" or "子どもたち".
Meanings
たちtachi
plural suffix for people (and sometimes animals)
子どもたちが公園で遊んでいます。
The children are playing in the park.
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Notes
- Etymology
達 originally a noun-plural suffix; now usually written in kana たち.
- Nuance
達 is neutral; 方 (がた) is politer, and ら can sound rougher or casual.
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