Translation guide
Refers to the specific person or people involved in a matter, often in formal or official contexts. In Japanese, this concept is usually expressed with set phrases rather than a single word.
Referring to the individual who is the subject of a discussion, procedure, or issue.
The most common and neutral way to say 'the person himself/herself' or 'the person concerned'. Used in both formal and casual contexts.
Please check with the person concerned.
The person concerned didn't know anything.
Similar to 本人, but slightly more formal and often used in legal or official contexts.
The consent of the person concerned is required.
Used in administrative or procedural contexts to mean 'the applicable person' or 'the person who meets the criteria'.
A notice will be sent to the persons concerned.
Referring to a group of people who are involved in a matter.
Referring back to a previously mentioned person in a story or report.
There is no single Japanese word that directly corresponds to 'person concerned' in all contexts. Using a literal translation like 心配している人 (worried person) would be incorrect. Choose the appropriate term based on the specific meaning.
Both mean 'the person himself/herself', but 本人 is more common in everyday speech, while 当人 is slightly more formal and often appears in legal or official documents.
We interviewed the persons concerned in the accident.
当事者間で解決してください。
Please resolve it between the persons concerned.
An investigation is underway regarding the person concerned.