Translation guide
This guide explains how to express the idea of 'both persons' in Japanese, covering common patterns for referring to two people together.
The speaker wants to refer to two specific people as a pair, often in contexts like 'both of them', 'the two of them', or 'both persons'.
This is the most common and natural way to say 'both persons' or 'both of them' when referring to two people. It can be used as a subject, object, or with particles.
Do not directly translate 'both persons' as '両方の人' (ryouhou no hito). While understandable, it is unnatural. Use '二人とも' or '両者' instead.
二人とも来ました。
Both of them came.
Both persons are students.
A more formal or written term meaning 'both persons' or 'both parties'. Often used in official or business contexts.
We listened to the opinions of both persons.
Literally 'both' or 'either', used to refer to two people when the context is clear. It can mean 'both persons' in the sense of 'both of them'.
Both persons are correct.