noun
Refers to humans as a species, an individual person, or humanity collectively. Common in everyday speech and writing.
人間は考える葦である。
Man is a thinking reed.
彼はとても優しい人間だ。
He is a very kind person.
noun
Used to describe a person's nature or character, often in phrases like 人間ができている (mature, well-rounded) or 人間が小さい (petty).
彼は人間ができている。
He has a well-rounded character.
あの人は人間が小さい。
That person is petty.