Japanese

じゅうみん
Meaning: resident; inhabitant
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

住
民

Example sentences

Local residents are protesting against the construction of the new factory.
住民たちは騒音問題を市役所に訴えた。
The residents appealed the noise problem to the city hall.
地震が発生したため、住民たちは近くの公園に避難した。
Because an earthquake occurred, the residents evacuated to a nearby park.
留学生たちは地元の住民と積極的に交流している。
The international students are actively interacting with the local residents.
住民の要望に応えて、新しい公園が作られた。
In response to the residents' requests, a new park was built.
住民の意見を計画に反映させる。
Reflect the opinions of the residents in the plan.
住民たちは、工場の騒音に対して訴えを起こした。
The residents filed a complaint against the factory's noise.
近隣の住民とトラブルを避ける。
Avoid trouble with the neighbors in the vicinity.
住民の呼びかけに呼応して、多くのボランティアが集まった。
Many volunteers gathered in response to the residents' call.
深夜の住宅街に突如として凄まじい爆発音が響き渡り、住民たちはパニックに陥った。
A tremendous explosion echoed through the residential area late at night, and the residents fell into a panic.

Usage Notes

Refers to people living in a specific area or community.

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