万人(ばんにん)

ばんにん
noun
everyone; all people
formalpersonuniversal
1. everyone; all people
all people without exception; used in formal or literary contexts to mean the general public or humanity
万人(ばんにん)に愛(あい)される作品(さくひん)だ。
It's a work that is loved by everyone.
万人(ばんにん)向(む)けの商品(しょうひん)を開発(かいはつ)する。
Develop a product for everyone.
万人(ばんにん)の幸福(こうふく)を願(ねが)う理想(りそう)は崇高(すうこう)だが、実現(じつげん)は難(むずか)しい。
The ideal of wishing for everyone's happiness is noble, but difficult to achieve.

Pronunciation

万人(ばんにん) (everyone) should not be confused with 万人(まんにん) (ten thousand people - a specific number).

Usage

万人(ばんにん) is more formal and literary than 皆(みんな) or 誰(だれ)でも. It's commonly used in advertising and formal contexts.

Common expressions

  • 万人(ばんにん)向(む)け (for everyone; universal appeal)
  • 万人(ばんにん)に受(う)ける (to appeal to everyone)
  • 万人(ばんにん)が認(みと)める (universally acknowledged)

Related Words

Compare: 老若男女(ろうにゃくなんにょ) (men and women of all ages)
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