Meaning

Primary

They

Word Type

pronoun, の adjective

Explanation

This is he but plural. The "ra" makes it plural, making it "they" or "them." While this gennnnnnerally refers to a group of males, it can include ladies too.

Reading

かれら
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 彼らは学生

    they are students

    彼らはカナダ人

    they are Canadians

    彼らはおもしろい

    they are funny

Context Sentences

彼らはみんな、カナダ人なんですよ。

They are all Canadians.

これから、彼らとホッケーをしに行くところなんです。

I am about to go play hockey with them.

彼らとは、メープルファームで出会いました。

I met them at a maple farm.

彼らは仲の良い友達です。

They are good friends.

Kanji Composition