noun
Archaic term for the common people or subjects, found in classical Japanese texts. Not used in modern Japanese.
古い文献に「天の益人」という言葉が見られる。
The term '天の益人' appears in old documents.
Traditional word for 'the people' or 'subjects', still used in poetic or historical contexts but less common than 人民.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji literally mean 'heaven's beneficial people', suggesting a classical Chinese-influenced expression for the populace.