English–Japanese

“others” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitasha

Example

他者を助けます。ta sha o tasu ke ma su

I help others.

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How to say “others” in Japanese

“Others” in Japanese is 他者 (tasha).

他者 (tasha) presents people outside the self as distinct individuals, often with a formal or abstract nuance.

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

Example sentences with 他者

異なる意見を持つ他者とも、落ち着いて話し合います。koto na ru i ken o mo tsu ta sha to mo o chi tsu i te hana shi a i ma su

I discuss things calmly even with others who hold different opinions.

Tips for using 他者

  • Unlike English "others," 他者 (tasha) can refer to one person or to people as a category, so number comes from context rather than the noun itself.

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