村人
Meanings
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Refers to a person who lives in a village; neutral term without strong connotation.
The villagers began preparing for the festival.
That villager kindly told me the way.
Usage patterns
- 村人に道を尋ねるto ask a villager for directions
The traveler asked a villager for directions.
- 村人たちが集まるthe villagers gather (for an event, meeting, etc.)
On festival days, the villagers gather in the square.
- 村人を助けるto help/rescue the villagers
The hero saved the villagers from the flood.
- 村人に話しかけるto talk to / approach a villager
The main character talked to a villager and got some information.