他者
Meanings
1
Refers to people other than oneself or a specified group; often used in formal, philosophical, or psychological contexts to contrast with the self.
It is difficult to understand others.
The boundary between self and others becomes blurred.
Usage patterns
- 他者を〈動詞〉to [verb] others (e.g. understand, respect, accept)
Understanding others is not easy.
- 他者との関係one's relationship with others
One reexamines oneself through relationships with others.
- 他者の視点another person's point of view
Consider things from another person's point of view.