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人物
jinbutsu
Description
「人物」は、ある人のことや、その人の性格や能力を表す言葉です。
"人物" is a word that refers to a person or their character and abilities.
物語や歴史に出てくる大切な人を言うときにもよく使います。
It is also often used to refer to important people appearing in stories or history.
Meanings
人物jinbutsu
a person, an individual (often notable)
あの人は歴史に残る人物です。
That person is a historical figure.
人物jinbutsu
a character in a story or play
この小説の登場人物は面白いです。
The characters in this novel are interesting.
人物jinbutsu
someone's character or personality
彼は人物がいいと言われています。
He is said to have a good personality.
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Notes
- Etymology
人 (person) + 物 (thing/being), together meaning a notable person or figure.
- Nuance
人物 sounds more formal than 人 and often implies importance or evaluation of character.
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