Japanese

みんしゅう
Meaning: the masses; the people; the general public
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

民衆の支持を得るために、政治家は街頭に立った。
Politicians took to the streets to gain the support of the people.
若い王妃は民衆から絶大な人気を得ている。
The young queen is immensely popular with the people.
暴戻な君主の振る舞いに、民衆は長い間苦しめられてきた。
The people have long been tormented by the behavior of the tyrannical monarch.
民衆は政府の苛斂誅求に苦しめられた。
The people were tormented by the government's harsh tax collection.
独裁者に立ち向かうため、民衆は義旗を翻した。
In order to stand up against the tyrant, the people raised the banner of justice.

Usage Notes

Refers to the general public or common people, often in contrast to the government or a ruling class.

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