A pronoun used to refer to an unspecified or unknown person, often indicating uncertainty or lack of information about their identity.
A term that can be used to deliberately conceal the identity of a person in discourse, often carrying a nuance of humility or low self-worth.
A versatile pronoun expressing a query or emphasis regarding the identity of someone involved in a situation, revealing incredulity or disbelief when asserting that a certain action or quality can be attributed to anyone.
Example:
あそこに立ってる女の人はだれですか。
A term used to refer to an unspecified or unknown person, often indicating that the identity of this individual is not important or has not been established.
A phrase that conveys the notion of a generic individual, someone who could be anyone, without specifying who that person might be.
An expression employed to talk about a person in a light-hearted or teasing manner, particularly when the speaker knows the identity but chooses not to reveal it explicitly.
A pronoun indicating the presence or involvement of an indeterminate individual, used in contexts where the specific identity is irrelevant or collectively understood.
Example:
「誰か車の中にいるのですか」「トムがいます」
Referring to all individuals without exception, emphasizing inclusivity and universality in a given context.
Indicating a state of belonging or capability that matches or surpasses that of others, implying equal standing among peers.
Expressing an open-endedness in relation to persons, suggesting that no specific individuals are excluded from consideration.
Example:
それは秘密です。誰にももらすことがあってはいけません。
A term used to refer to any person without restriction or qualification, emphasizing inclusiveness.
A phrase that implies the absence of limitation on who may be involved or addressed, applicable to all people universally.
A word indicating that no specific identifier is needed, allowing for an open-ended or general consideration of individuals in various contexts.
A way to express that every individual, regardless of background or identity, falls within the scope of the statement or situation being discussed.
Example:
サムは彼の援助を求める人なら誰でも援助する。
A phrase used to refer to any person, without specifying identity or individual characteristics, often implying inclusiveness.
An expression indicating that the statement applies universally, allowing for any person's involvement or action in a situation.
A colloquial way to express that no matter who it is, the remark or situation is relevant to all individuals equally.
A term indicating that any person, regardless of their background or identity, is considered in the context of the statement.
Example:
誰だって人前でからかわれるのは嫌だろ。