人様
Meanings
1
Honorific term used to refer to people outside one's own group, showing respect. Often used when speaking about strangers, customers, or people in general in a polite context.
You mustn't say such a thing in front of other people.
You must not cause trouble for others.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に迷惑をかけるto cause trouble for someone (esp. others)
Let's be careful not to cause trouble for other people.
- 〈人〉の前でin front of other people
You mustn't do embarrassing things in front of other people.
- 〈人〉に笑われるto be laughed at by others
If you go out dressed like that, other people will laugh at you.
Expressions
- 何人様how many people