Translation guide
Refers to the specific person or people involved in a matter, often in formal or official contexts. In Japanese, this concept is usually expressed with set phrases rather than a single word.
Referring to the individual who is the subject of a discussion, procedure, or issue.
The most common and neutral way to say 'the person himself/herself' or 'the person concerned'. Used in both formal and casual contexts.
本人に確認してください。
Please check with the person concerned.
本人は何も知らなかった。
The person concerned didn't know anything.
Similar to 本人, but slightly more formal and often used in legal or official contexts.
当人の同意が必要です。
The consent of the person concerned is required.
Used in administrative or procedural contexts to mean 'the applicable person' or 'the person who meets the criteria'.
該当者には通知が送られます。
A notice will be sent to the persons concerned.
Referring to a group of people who are involved in a matter.
The standard term for 'the people concerned' or 'parties involved'. Used in business, news, and formal situations.
関係者のみ入場できます。
Only persons concerned may enter.
事故の関係者から話を聞いた。
We interviewed the persons concerned in the accident.
Refers to the parties directly involved, especially in a dispute, contract, or legal matter.
Referring back to a previously mentioned person in a story or report.
Literally 'that person', used in writing or formal speech to refer to the person being discussed.
その人物は現場にいたとされる。
The person concerned is believed to have been at the scene.
A more literary or journalistic way to say 'the person in question'.
件の人物について調査が進められている。
An investigation is underway regarding the person concerned.
There is no single Japanese word that directly corresponds to 'person concerned' in all contexts. Using a literal translation like 心配している人 (worried person) would be incorrect. Choose the appropriate term based on the specific meaning.
Both mean 'the person himself/herself', but 本人 is more common in everyday speech, while 当人 is slightly more formal and often appears in legal or official documents.
Please resolve it between the persons concerned.