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国民

The People

Meaning

The People, Citizens, National

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The country peoples are the people of your country. They are the people.

Reading

こくみん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

国民がする
the people do
国民がえらぶ
the people choose
国民が作る
the people create
国民の生活
lives of the people
国民のみなさん
the people
国民の声
voice of the people
国民に見せる
to show the people
国民にアピールする
to appeal to the people
国民に知らせる
to notify the people
国民年金
national pension
国民全て
all the people
国民生活
the people's living

Context Sentences

私は、日本の国民です。

I am a Japanese citizen.

３６５日全てを休みにするというのは、国民のアイディアでした。

It was the people's idea to make all 365 days holidays.

八月十日は山の日です。山の日は、日本の国民の休日です。

August 10th is Mountain Day. Mountain Day is a holiday for Japanese nationals.

Kanji Composition