～ら (We)
We, Them, They, These, Those
JLPT N4
Pattern
Noun / pronoun + ら
How it works
ら makes a person word plural: ぼくら (we), かれら (they), これら (these). It is more casual than たち, and it can sound looking-down when used about people of higher status.
Examples
- かれらは 学生です。They are students.
- これらの 本は 図書館の ものです。These books belong to the library.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 1Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.