Translation and Meaning of: 者 - mono

The word 「者」 (mono) in Japanese is quite versatile and has interesting nuances both in its etymology and in its use. The word 「者」, in its most basic interpretation, refers to "person" or "individual." This kanji is often used in combinations to form other words that describe specific types of people, professions, or personal characteristics. The etymology of 「者」 traces back to ancient Chinese, where it was also used to indicate a "person" or "human being." The kanji itself is composed of two radicals: 艹 (plant) and 日 (sun), symbolizing the classical idea of something that grows and develops under the sunlight, even though the direct connection of these radicals has been lost over time.

The term 「もの」 (mono), on the other hand, is a different reading of the kanji 「者」 and can be interpreted as "thing" or "object" when isolated, but in this case, it is used as a reading to understand a variety of abstract concepts. The reading "mono" as "person" appears frequently in specific contexts, such as in 「若者」 (wakamono), which means "young person," or 「学者」 (gakusha), which means "academic." This highlights the flexibility of the Japanese language, where the same character can carry different meanings and readings depending on the context in which it is used.

The use of 「者」 in compound words is quite widespread and essential in various areas of the Japanese language. Knowing some of these words can be very enriching for those learning the language. Here are some common words that use 「者」:

• 「医者」 (isha) - Doctor
• "弁護士" (bengoshi) - Lawyer
• 「読者」 (dokusha) - Reader

These examples illustrate how 「者」 plays a fundamental role in designating professionals and characterizing individuals by their activities or interests.

In cultural terms, the duality in the use of the kanji 「者」 and its phonetic equivalent 「もの」 reflects the complexity of human identity and how it is perceived in Japanese society. Historically, the term has evolved to capture not only a physical or professional identification but also a more abstract perception of a person's role in the world. In summary, the word 「者」/「もの」 serves as a key element of Japanese vocabulary that is both common and essential for describing identities in concise and specific ways.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• 人 (Hito) - Pessoa
• 男 (Otoko) - Homem
• 女 (Onna) - Mulher
• 人間 (Ningen) - Human being
• 人物 (Jinbutsu) - Character or individual
• 人士 (Jinshi) - Individual, in a more formal or respectful context
• 人員 (Jin'in) - Number of people in a group
• 人類 (Jinrui) - Humanity or human race

者

Romaji: mono
Kana: もの
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: person

Meaning in English: person

Definition: A person who performs a specific action or thing.

Example Sentences - (者) mono

See below some example sentences:

私は信者ではありません。

Watashi wa shinsha de wa arimasen

I'm not a believer.

• 私 - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 信者 - Japanese noun that means "believer" or "follower."
• ではありません - Japanese expression meaning "not to be"

私の配偶者は私の最高の友人です。

Watashi no haigūsha wa watashi no saikō no yūjin desu

My spouse is my best friend.

• 私 - The personal pronoun that means "I" in Japanese.
• の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
• 配偶者 - noun meaning "spouse" in Japanese
• は - particle indicating the theme or subject of the sentence
• 最高 - adjective meaning "better" or "superior" in Japanese
• の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
• 友人 - noun meaning "friend" in Japanese
• です - verb to be in the polite Japanese form

私の子息は将来有望な若者です。

Watashi no musuko wa shourai yuubou na wakamono desu

My son is a promising young man for the future.

My son is a young man with promise for the future.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• の - particle that indicates possession, equivalent to "of"
• 子息 - noun that means "son"
• は - partícula que indica o tema da frase, equivalente a "é"
• 将来 - noun meaning "future"
• 有望 - adjective that means "promising"
• な - particle that connects the adjective to the noun, equivalent to "of"
• 若者 - noun that means "young"
• です - verb that indicates the polite form of the present, equivalent to "is"

私の職業は翻訳者です。

Watashi no shokugyou wa honyakusha desu

My profession is translator

My profession is a translator.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• の - particle indicating possession, equivalent to "my"
• 職業 - noun meaning "profession"
• は - particle indicating the topic of the sentence, equivalent to "is"
• 翻訳者 - noun meaning "translator"
• です - verb of being, equivalent to "am"

私は医者に診てもらいました。

Watashi wa isha ni mirare mashita

I was examined by a doctor.

I had a doctor examined.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - topic particle, which indicates the subject of the sentence
• 医者 - noun that means "doctor"
• に - Particle indicating the target of the action
• 診てもらいました - verb that means "to receive a medical examination"

私は医療従事者です。

Watashi wa iryō jūjisha desu

Eu sou um profissional da área da saúde.

Eu sou um profissional de saúde.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 医療 - palavra que significa "saúde" ou "assistência médica"
• 従事者 - palavra que significa "profissional" ou "trabalhador"
• です - Verb "to be" in the present tense

私の志望は医者です。

Watashi no shibou wa isha desu

My aspiration is to be a doctor.

My aspirant is a doctor.

• 私の志望 - means "my aspiration" or "my goal". It consists of two kanji - 私 (watashi) meaning "I" and 志望 (shibou) meaning "aspiration" or "goal".
• は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "my aspiration".
• 医者 - means "doctor". It consists of two kanji - 医 (i) meaning "medicine" or "doctor" and 者 (sha) meaning "person" or "individual".
• です - verb "to be" in its polite and polished form. It is used to indicate the existence or identity of something or someone.

総理大臣は国の最高指導者です。

Sōridaijin wa kuni no saikō shidōsha desu

The prime minister is the highest leader of the country.

The prime minister is the highest leader of the country.

• 総理大臣 - Prime Minister
• は - Topic particle
• 国 - Country
• の - Possessive particle
• 最高 - Louder, the loudest
• 指導者 - Leader, guide, mentor
• です - Verb "to be" in the present

舞台は役者たちの人生の一部です。

Butai wa yakushatachi no jinsei no ichibu desu

The stage is part of the lives of actors.

• 舞台 (butai) - palco
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 役者 (yakusha) - ator/atrizes
• たち (tachi) - suffix to indicate plurality
• の (no) - Possession particle
• 人生 (jinsei) - life
• の (no) - Possession particle
• 一部 (ichibu) - part
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

記者は真実を伝える責任がある。

Kisha wa shinjitsu o tsutaeru sekinin ga aru

Os repórteres são responsáveis ​​por transmitir a verdade.

• 記者 (kisha) - jornalista
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 真実 (shinjitsu) - truth
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 伝える (tsutaeru) - transmitir
• 責任 (sekinin) - responsibility
• が (ga) - subject particle
• ある (aru) - existir