Japanese

こくみん
Meaning: citizen; people (of a nation); national
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

国
民

Example sentences

Voting is a duty of the citizens.
法の下では、すべての国民は平等だ。
Under the law, all citizens are equal.
国民には納税の義務がある。
Citizens have an obligation to pay taxes.
政府は国民に、外出自粛を要請した。
The government requested the citizens to refrain from going out.
多くの国民がその政策を支持している。
Many citizens support that policy.
国民は参政権を持っている。
Citizens have the right to participate in politics.
その政治家は国民の信頼を得ている。
That politician has the trust of the people.
国王陛下は国民から深く愛されていた。
His Majesty the King was deeply loved by the people.
国王は国民の幸せを願っている。
The King wishes for the happiness of the people.
その政治家は、選挙を通じて国民の審判を仰ぐことにした。
The politician decided to seek the judgment of the people through the election.

Usage Notes

Refers to the people who make up a nation or have its nationality.

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