pluralizing suffix (people, animals)
Attaches to nouns and pronouns to indicate a group including the referent. Primarily used for people and animals; formerly had an honorific nuance, now neutral. Often written in kana.
The children are playing in the park.
We are going to see a movie tomorrow.
healthy; in good health; robust · skilled; proficient; adept · master; expert
philosophical view; taking a broad perspective · long view; farsighted perspective
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; beautiful handwriting · fluent writing; vigorous penmanship; swift, skillful hand
official notice; directive from above · Edo-period official proclamation
true friend; close friend
kings; children of nobles; young nobleman
women; womenfolk
the nobility; lords and ladies · visitors; guests
reach; get to
expert; master; skilled person
farsightedness; insight; foresight
farsightedness; insight
friend (polite) · child (one does not know); another child; other children