ひと

hitori
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. one person
2. alone

Notes

The term 'ひとり' can imply both the state of being alone and the concept of individuality. It is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. The kanji '一人' is often used in written Japanese, while 'ひとり' is more common in spoken language.

Tags

#solitude #individual #loneliness

Examples

彼はひとで旅行した。

Kare wa hitori de ryokou shita.

He traveled alone.

ひとで映画を見に行きました。

Hitori de eiga o mi ni ikimashita.

I went to see a movie by myself.

ひとでいるのが好きです。

Hitori de iru no ga suki desu.

I like being alone.