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どの人
dono hito
which person
どの人が田中さんですか。
Which person is Mr. Tanaka?
informal
Which person or who (used to single out one individual from a group of three or more)
写真の中で、どの人があなたの先生ですか。
In the photo, which person is your teacher?
Slightly more conversational and explicit than 誰 (dare).
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Choosing standard vs. polite interrogatives
While どの人 (dono hito) and 誰 (dare) are fine among friends or peers, always switch to どなた (donata) when asking politely about someone superior or unfamiliar.
Gold Rule
Use どの for 3+ items
Use どの (dono) or どの人 (dono hito) when selecting among three or more people. If choosing between only two people, use どちら (dochira) instead.
Word Origin
Combination of the pre-noun demonstrative どの (dono, 'which') and the noun 人 (hito, 'person').
Usage Notes
Use どの人 when choosing one person out of a group of three or more. For polite or formal situations, use どなた (donata) or どちら様 (dochirasama) instead.
Word Breakdown
どの
which (of three or more)
prefix人
person
root和英辞典