also: いちい
noun
the street; the town; the world of common people
Refers to the everyday world of ordinary people, as opposed to official or elite circles. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
彼は市井の学者として尊敬されている。
He is respected as a scholar from the common people.
市井の人々の声を政治に反映させるべきだ。
The voices of ordinary people should be reflected in politics.