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民
people · nation · folk
N4On: みんKun: たみ
Memory Aid
This kanji looks like a person with a flattened head or a simple cap, representing the 'common people' or a member of the 'folk', part of a larger group.
'Min' — Think of 'MINutes' for the people. As in, 'Give me a MINute, PEOPLE!'
Vocabulary
国民こくみんcitizen, national
人民じんみんpeople, nation
住民じゅうみんresident, inhabitant
民族みんぞくethnic group, race
民話みんわfolk tale
Example Sentences
その国の国民はとても親切です。
The citizens of that country are very kind.
この町の住民はほとんどが年寄りです。
Most of the residents of this town are elderly.
人民の意見を聞くことが大切です。
It is important to listen to the opinions of the people.
日本には様々な民族が住んでいます。
Various ethnic groups live in Japan.