人類 (じんるい, jinrui) Japanese meaning: mankind | Kotomoraく
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Mankind has made many inventions throughout its long history.
We need to think seriously about the future of humanity.
Usage patterns
人類が誕生するfor humankind to emerge/originate
It is said that humankind originated in Africa.
人類が進化するfor humankind to evolve
Humankind has evolved over millions of years.
人類にとって〈事〉for humankind, ~ (something is significant to all humans)
This discovery is a great step forward for humankind.
人類が滅亡するfor humankind to become extinct
If a nuclear war broke out, humankind might become extinct.
Expressions
人類最古oldest in human history; oldest known to mankind
new breed of humans; new generation
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common to all humanity; shared by humanity
anthropologist; ethnologist
fossil hominid; fossil man
human genetics
2012 doomsday theory; 2012 human extinction beliefs
