English–Japanese

“human-like” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiningenteki

Example

このロボットの動きはとても人間的です。ko no ro bo tto no ugo ki wa to te mo nin gen teki de su

This robot's movements are very human-like.

Illustration for 人間的 (human-like)

How to say “human-like” in Japanese

“Human-like” in Japanese is 人間的 (ningenteki).

Refers to a person or thing whose nature, actions, or appearance convey recognizable human qualities.

Full entry for 人間的: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 人間的

彼の冗談には、とても人間的な温かさがあります。kare no jō dan ni wa to te mo nin gen teki na atata ka sa ga a ri ma su

There is a very human warmth in his jokes.

Tips for using 人間的

  • In Japanese, 人間的 (ningen-teki) can suggest human warmth, weakness, or imperfection, so human-like may describe more than a realistic physical shape.

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