民
民
people, nation, subjects
5 strokesFrequency 28JLPT N3Grade 4
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たみ
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Dictionary
Common Words
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people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
Examples
国民は歓呼して彼を国王に迎えた。
The people acclaimed him King.
2
Abbreviation
Democratic Party for the People
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inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
Examples
ウェストハンプトン州住民によって、議会の構成員として選出されるのです。
We're chosen by the people of Westhamptonshire County to be members of the council.
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citizen (of a country); citizenry
Examples
その新しい法律が市民から自由を奪った。
The new law has deprived the citizens of their liberty.
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citizen (of a city); resident; inhabitant; townspeople
Examples
私は千葉市民ですが、東京で勤めています。
I am a citizen of Chiba, but work in Tokyo.
3
bourgeoisie; middle class
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common people; ordinary people; masses
Examples
庶民はまるで羊のように独裁者の後ろにしたがった。
The people followed the dictator like so many sheep.
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private; non-governmental; non-official; civilian; civil
Examples
合衆国では２億１６００万丁もの鉄砲類が、民間の手にあるという。
In the U.S., as many as 216 million firearms are said to be in private hands.
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folk; popular
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commoner; plebeian
2
Historical term
commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
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people; populace; masses
Examples
あらゆる所の人々が世界平和に尽くす民衆の指導者を切望している。
People everywhere yearn for public leaders dedicated to world peace.
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citizen; resident; person
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Colloquial
user (of a website, esp. as a collective, e.g. Twittersphere)
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people; race; nation; ethnic group; ethnos
Examples
アジアにはたくさんの民族がいる。
There are many people in Asia.
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