連中

れんちゅう
Alternative readings: れんじゅう, れんぢゅう
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

A 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.

2

A 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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