Learn Japanese while reading Manga with our new Manga Reader Tool!

Nihongo

Classroom

How to say 'Others' in Japanese | 他者

Wondering how to say 'Others' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Others is 'Tasha', written as 他者 in Japanese.'Others' in hiragana is たしゃ.

    word

    他者

    Meaning

    Others

    Reading

    たしゃ

    tasha

    Kanji

    Other (亻)Someone

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '他者 (たしゃ)' means 'others' or 'other people'. It refers to individuals who are distinct from oneself, often emphasizing their separateness or different perspectives. This term is commonly used in philosophical, psychological, and social contexts to discuss relationships, empathy, or the distinction between self and others. For example: understanding others is important「他者を理解することは大切です」(たしゃをりかいすることはたいせつです). Respecting others' opinions is essential「他者の意見を尊重することが必要です」(たしゃのいけんをそんちょうすることがひつようです). The word carries a nuanced sense of recognizing the individuality and autonomy of others.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    3579

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 他者

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Other

    Radical Form Of

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Someone

Words Related to 他者 Through the Kanji

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 他 as well.

  • word

    Meaning

    Other, Else

  • word

    他人

    Meaning

    Others

  • word

    他方

    Meaning

    Other, Another

Words Related to 他者 Through the Kanji

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 者 as well.

  • word

    患者

    Meaning

    Patient

  • word

    お医者さん

    Meaning

    Doctor

  • word

    歯医者

    Meaning

    Dentist

  • word

    若者

    Meaning

    Youth

  • word

    医者

    Meaning

    Doctor

  • word

    記者

    Meaning

    Reporter

  • word

    読者

    Meaning

    Reader

  • word

    両者

    Meaning

    Both

  • word

    消費者

    Meaning

    Consumer

  • word

    科学者

    Meaning

    Scientist

  • word

    筆者

    Meaning

    Author

  • word

    後者

    Meaning

    Latter

  • word

    学者

    Meaning

    Scholar

  • word

    作者

    Meaning

    Author

  • word

    著者

    Meaning

    Author

  • word

    前者

    Meaning

    Former

  • word

    死者

    Meaning

    Dead

  • word

    業者

    Meaning

    Trader, Contractor

  • word

    役者

    Meaning

    Actor

  • word

    歩行者

    Meaning

    Pedestrian

  • word

    文学者

    Meaning

    Literary scholar

  • word

    信者

    Meaning

    Follower, Believer

  • word

    歩行者天国

    Meaning

    Pedestrian zone

  • word

    Meaning

    Person

  • word

    何者

    Meaning

    What, Who

  • word

    労働者

    Meaning

    Worker

  • word

    使者

    Meaning

    Messenger

  • word

    保護者

    Meaning

    Guardian

Learn the Word 他者

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Tasha' (他者) mean?

'Tasha' means 'Others' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.