- 人気 — popularity
- 老人 — elderly person
- 人物 — figure or character
- 人生 — human life
- 人材 — human resource / talent
- 人格 — personality / character
一人・二人 — these look like they could follow regular on-yomi patterns (いちにん, ににん), but they don’t. Instead, they use special kun-yomi readings that are unique to traditional Japanese counting. These forms are deeply rooted in native expression, showing how kanji can carry **distinct rhythms and cultural nuance** in everyday language.
あの人は 親切です。
That person is kind.
日本の人は、よく働きます。
People in Japan work hard.