A plural pronoun used to refer to a group of individuals, typically signifying a collection of males or a mixed-gender group.
A term used to indicate people who are not directly involved in the conversation, often expressing a sense of distance or detachment from the speaker.
A word that signifies individuals in a collective sense, often conveying a sense of shared identity or experience among the group referred to.
Example:
間もなく彼らは結婚します。
A term used to refer to a group of individuals or entities that are not present, often denoting an abstraction or collective where the specific identities are understood or assumed.
In a conversational context, this word can convey a sense of emotional distance or separateness, often used when referring to those considered outside of one's immediate social circle.
It serves to indicate multiple people or entities in a neutral or factual manner, without specifying gender or identity, thereby focusing on their role or status rather than personal attributes.