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VocabJLPT N1

both (people)

NounAdverb

Definitions

1. both (people)
2. the two of them

Means "both people" or "the two of them," referring to a pair and including each one without exception. It is a natural and common expression used when talking about two people doing or experiencing the same thing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, you two are both terrible at this, aren't you?

Sentence 2

Get this — apparently they both dropped their wallets!

Sentence 3

No way, they both sneezed at exactly the same time!

Sentence 4

Aren't you both being a little childish?

Sentence 5

She said, "Once they're both here, let's get started."