民(たみ)

たみ
noun
the people, the populace
formalwrittenliterarysocietyperson
1. the people, the populace, citizens, subjects
The common people of a country or territory, especially as seen from the perspective of a ruler or government. A literary and somewhat archaic term, still used in formal or historical contexts.
王(おう)は民(たみ)のために尽(つ)くした。
The king devoted himself to the people.
民(たみ)の声(こえ)に耳(みみ)を傾(かたむ)けるべきだ。
One should listen to the voice of the people.
古(いにしえ)の時代(じだい)から、良(よ)き指導者(しどうしゃ)は民(たみ)の暮(く)らしを第一(だいいち)に考(かんが)えてきた。
Since ancient times, good leaders have put the livelihood of the people first.

Usage

A literary and formal word with a somewhat archaic feel. Used in historical narratives, political rhetoric, and literary prose. In modern everyday Japanese, 国民(こくみん) (citizens), 市民(しみん) (citizens), or 人々(ひとびと) (people) are used instead. 民(たみ) evokes a relationship between rulers and the ruled.

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Related Words

Related: 民族(みんぞく) (ethnic group)
Synonym: 国民(こくみん) (citizens (modern))
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