noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
the people; the masses; the general public
Refers to ordinary people as a collective, often in contrast to elites, rulers, or specialists. Common in news, political, and historical contexts.
Politicians should listen to the voice of the people.
The revolution succeeded with the support of the masses.
Politicians should listen to the voice of the people.
The new leader gained the support of the people.
The king has governed the people for many years.
He appealed to the people in his speech.
民衆 emphasizes the people as a collective mass, often in social or political movements, while 民 is a more archaic, single-character term.
publicly supported railway station
demagoguery; demagogy