(しみん)

しみん
noun
citizen, resident
1. citizen, city resident
A person who lives in a particular city or town.
市民(しみん)プール(およ)いだ
I swam at the public pool.
There's a concert at the civic hall.
I borrowed books from the public library.
Japanese classes are held at the civic center.
The public pool fills up with children in summer, so it's better to go early in the morning.
2. citizen, member of society
A member of a state or nation who has civic rights and duties.
市民(しみん)(こえ)()
I listen to the voices of citizens.
To protect the lives of citizens.
We have a responsibility as citizens.
The citizens' movement is spreading.
The police are working to protect the safety of citizens.
Citizens participating in elections is fundamental to democracy.

市民(しみん) means citizen—either a city resident or a member of civil society.

WORD FORMATION:
() (city) + (みん) (people)

PUBLIC FACILITIES (市民(しみん)〜):

  • 市民(しみん)プール: public pool
  • 市民(しみん)ホール: civic hall
  • 市民(しみん)図書館(としょかん): public library
  • 市民(しみん)センター: civic center

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 市民(しみん)(こえ): citizens' voices
  • 市民(しみん)運動(うんどう): citizens' movement
  • 市民(しみん)として: as a citizen

RELATED WORDS:

  • 市民権(しみんけん): citizenship, civil rights
  • 国民(こくみん): nationals, the people (of a country)
  • 住民(じゅうみん): residents