General term for a group of people, often used when referring to people collectively or in a crowd.
There were many people in the park.
人々の意見を聞くことが大切だ。
It is important to listen to people's opinions.
Emphasizes individuals within a group, often used when something applies to every person separately.
人々がそれぞれの意見を述べた。
Each person expressed their own opinion.
People all over the world hope for peace.
Many people are opposed to that policy.
The rumor spread among people.