Japanese

みんしゅしゅぎ
Meaning: democracy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

民
主
主
義

Example sentences

Majority vote is a basic decision-making method in democracy.
大正時代には民主主義を求める運動が盛んになった。
During the Taisho era, movements seeking democracy became popular.
民主主義社会において言論の自由は守られなければならない。
In a democratic society, freedom of speech must be protected.
フランス革命は近代民主主義の出発点となった。
The French Revolution became the starting point of modern democracy.
政治学の講義では、民主主義の基本原則について学ぶ。
In the political science lecture, we learn about the basic principles of democracy.
この国は現在、独裁体制から民主主義への過渡期にある。
This country is currently in a transition period from dictatorship to democracy.
民主主義国家において、国民こそが真の主権者である。
In a democratic nation, the people are the true sovereigns.
民主主義は現代の主要な国家体制の一つである。
Democracy is one of the major national systems of modern times.
民主主義の基本原則を守ることが重要だ。
It is important to protect the basic principles of democracy.
言論を箝制することは民主主義に反する
Suppressing speech goes against democracy.

Usage Notes

A political system where power is held by the people.

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