連中

れんちゅう
Alternative readings: れんじゅう, れんぢゅう
JLPT:N1
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1A familiar or slightly derogatory term for a group of people; guys, bunch, gang, or lot (colloquial).

Noun

Examples

職場の連中と飲みに行く。

I'm going drinking with the people from work.

あの連中には関わらない方がいい。

It's better not to get involved with those guys.

連中は冗談ばかり言っている。

Those people are always joking around.

2A troupe or company (e.g., of musicians or performers).

Noun

Examples

彼らは長年活動している音楽の連中だ。

They are a group of musicians who have been active for many years.

劇団の連中が次の公演の準備をしている。

The troupe is preparing for their next performance.

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