noun
the same person; the person in question
Refers to a previously mentioned or contextually understood person. Often used in formal or written contexts to avoid repetition.
先日お会いした同人から連絡がありました。
I received a message from the person I met the other day.
この書類は同
This document was submitted by the person in question.
noun
coterie; clique; group of like-minded people
A group of people sharing the same interests, goals, or ideals. Often used in literary, artistic, or political contexts.
彼は文学同人に参加して小説を発表している。
He belongs to a literary coterie and publishes novels.
同人誌を発行する同人が集まった。
The group that publishes the doujinshi gathered.
noun
doujin; fan-made works; self-published creative group
Only with reading どうじん
Specifically refers to the Japanese subculture of fans or hobbyists who produce and self-publish their own magazines, manga, software, etc. Often used in compounds like 同人誌 (doujinshi) and 同人ゲーム (doujin game).
コミケで同人誌を買うのが楽しみだ。
I look forward to buying doujinshi at Comiket.
彼は同人ゲームの開発者として有名だ。
He is famous as a developer of doujin games.