1.
the masses, general public, common people
Ordinary people as a whole, especially in contrast to the elite or privileged classes.
大衆文化が広まった。
Popular culture spread.
この映画は大衆に人気がある。
This movie is popular with the masses.
政治家は大衆の支持を得ようとしている。
The politician is trying to gain public support.
大衆 refers to ordinary people as a collective group.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 大衆文化: popular culture
- 大衆娯楽: popular entertainment
- 大衆食堂: inexpensive restaurant for the masses
- 大衆向け: aimed at the general public
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 民衆: the people, populace
- 庶民: common people
- 一般: general (public)