別の人

betsu no hito
noun phraseBeginner another person
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

Antonyms

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

different, other
root
+
possessive particle
particle
+
person
root
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