How to Say ‘The next person’ in Japanese
次の方
tsugi no kata
[TSOO-gee noh kah-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: 方 (kata) here is a polite word for "person," more respectful than 人 (hito).
Phrase Breakdown
次
tsugi
[TSOO-gee]
next
The one that follows in order.
次の会議は三時です。
The next meeting is at three.
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
方
kata
[kah-tah]
person; polite way to refer to someone
A respectful word for 'person,' often used politely in business settings.
新人の方にもわかりやすく説明します。
We explain things clearly even for new employees.
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