ひとなか

hitonaka
noun

Translations

1. philtrum (the vertical groove between the nose and upper lip)
2. among people

Notes

The term '人中' can refer to both a physical feature (philtrum) and a social context (being among people). The meaning is determined by context.

Examples

彼のひとなかはとても深い。

Kare no hitonaka wa totemo fukai.

His philtrum is very deep.

ひとなかで話すのは苦手です。

Hitonaka de hanasu no wa nigate desu.

I am not good at speaking among people.

ひとなかにいると緊張します。

Hitonaka ni iru to kinchou shimasu.

I get nervous when I'm among people.