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彼ら

karera

Description

「彼ら」は、二人以上の男の人や、男女がまじったグループを指す言葉です。

"彼ら" refers to two or more men or a mixed group of men and women.

話し言葉より、少しかたい場面や文章でよく使います。

It is used more often in slightly formal situations or writing than in spoken language.

Meanings

彼らkarera

they (men, or a mixed group of people)

彼らはサッカーが大好きです。

They love soccer.

彼らkarera

those things or animals (referring to a group)

彼らは長い間、この森に住んでいます。

They have lived in this forest for a long time.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    彼 (kare, he) + plural suffix ら (ra), marking a group.

  • Nuance

    彼ら refers to males or mixed groups; use 彼女ら for an all-female group.

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