Japanese

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

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Example sentences

多数決は民主主義の基本的な決定方法だ。
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.

Usage Notes

A political system where power is held by the people.

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