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  4. 別の人

別の人

betsu no hito

What does "別の人" mean in English?

another person

別の人が来ました。

Another person came.


How to use "別の人" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

general

A different person; someone else.

別の人がこの仕事を引き継ぎます。

Another person will take over this job.

別の人に聞いてみてください。

Please ask another person.

This phrase is commonly used to refer to someone other than the person currently being discussed or involved in a situation.

Collocations

別の人と話すto talk to another person別の人に会うto meet another person

Synonyms

他の人別の人間

Antonyms

同じ人

Related Phrases

別の場所phrase
another place
別の方法phrase
another method

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is frequently used in everyday conversation to refer to someone else, often to avoid confusion or to introduce a new person.

Gold Rule

Clarity

Use '別の人' when you need to specify that you are referring to a different individual, not the one already mentioned.

Word Origin

Composed of '別' (betsu, meaning 'different' or 'other') and '人' (hito, meaning 'person').

Usage Notes

This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to clarify that a different individual is being referred to.

Word Breakdown

別
different, other
root
+
の
possessive particle
particle
+
人
person
root
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