JLPT N3 Intermediate
民
Refers to the people, subjects, or citizens of a nation, typically appearing as a component in compound words concerning the populace.
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1 Noun
The People / The Populace
A literary or archaic term used to describe the subjects of a ruler or the general populace of a nation.
Example
王 は 民 の 生活 を 第一 に 考え た 。
The king considered the lives of his people first.
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2 Noun Suffix / Component
People / Citizen
Functions as a suffix or prefix in compound words to designate citizens, specific demographics, or the private sector.
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