行人 | Japanese meaning

行人【こうじん】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

passer-by; traveler; traveller

Forms

行人【こうじん】
こうじん

Generated definitions (experimental)

passer-by

This refers to a person who is simply passing by or walking past a certain location. It is often used in contexts where the presence of a bystander or someone who is not directly involved is relevant.

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I asked a passer-by who was walking along the road.

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A passer-by witnessed the accident.

traveler

This indicates a person who is on a journey, typically implying some degree of movement from one place to another, often for leisure or exploration.

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I asked a traveler for directions while they were on their trip.

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Drawing from my experiences as a traveler, I visited many countries.

traveller

Similar to "traveler," this term refers to someone who travels but can imply a more leisure-oriented or adventurous context rather than just movement from place to place.

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As a traveller, I love experiencing new cultures.

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The travellers were enjoying the local cuisine.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to speak to a passer-bya passer-by passes byto see a passer-bythe gaze of a passer-byto ask a passer-by for directionsthe passage of travelersto avoid a passer-bythe number of travelers increasesconversation among passer-bys

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

きごう（ぎょうにんきごう）ぶつどう仏道しゅぎょう修行をするもの者、ぎょうじゃ行者．.
きごう（ぎょうにんきごう）こじきぼうず乞食坊主．.
きごう（こうじんきごう）みち道をいく行くひと人．.

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