Kanji

衆

masses, great numbers, multitude, populace

Kanji

Grade

Grade 6

Strokes

12 strokes

Radical

血部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

シュウ, シュ

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

おおい

Nanori (Name Reading)

とも, ひろ, もり, もろ

Common Readings

シュ, シュウ

Example sentences

しゅう
若い 祭り 準備 している

The young folks of the village are helping with the festival preparations.

民衆 みんしゅう
民衆 支持 得る ため 政治家 街頭 立った

Politicians took to the streets to gain the support of the people.

王妃 おうひ
若い 王妃 民衆 から 絶大 人気 得ている

The young queen is immensely popular with the people.

群衆 ぐんしゅう
広場 大きな 群衆 集まっていた

A large crowd had gathered in the square.

呼びかける よびかける
群衆 ボランティア 活動 参加 呼びかけた

He called out to the crowd to participate in the volunteer activities.

観衆 かんしゅう
観衆 素晴らしい 演技 拍手 送った

The audience applauded his wonderful performance.

気後れ きおくれ
大勢 観衆 スピーチ する どうしても 気後れ してしまう

I inevitably feel intimidated when giving a speech in front of a large audience.

大衆 たいしゅう
その 歌手 大衆 から 熱烈 支持 受けている

The singer is supported by the general public with great enthusiasm.

迎合 げいごう
大衆 意見 迎合 する こと なく 自分 信念 貫いた

He stuck to his beliefs without catering to public opinion.

公衆 こうしゅう
この 情報 公衆 公開 されている

This information is open to the public.

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