この人

kono hito
nounBeginner this person
informal

A person being referred to or pointed out, often in a conversation or when introducing someone.

この人は私の友達です。

This person is my friend.

この人は誰ですか?

Who is this person?

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Commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to someone nearby or being discussed.

Collocations

この人誰?Who is this person?この人知ってる?Do you know this person?

Related Phrases

あの人phrase
that person (farther away)
その人phrase
that person (near the listener)

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning can change slightly based on context, such as pointing or referring to someone in a conversation.

📖Word Origin

Combination of この (kono, this) and 人 (hito, person).

📝Usage Notes

Often used when pointing to someone or referring to a person in a conversation. Can also be used to ask about someone's identity.

Word Breakdown

この
this
demonstrative
+
person
noun
和英辞典