also: しゅ
many people; large numbers; masses
Emphasizes a large group or numerical superiority; often used in contrast with 寡 (few). Common in formal or written contexts.
Antonyms: 寡 (か)
They try to push through unreasonable demands by relying on their numbers.
Outnumbered, they finally surrendered.
Used as a standalone noun or suffix to refer to a group of people, often with a familiar or honorific tone. Can be attached to names or roles (e.g., 若い衆, 殿方衆).
The village folks gathered to prepare for the festival.
The young fellows are helping out at the shop.
The young men worked together to prepare for the festival.
House of Representatives
United States of America
federation; federal state · United States of America
House of Representatives
crowd; group of people; mob
audience; listeners
spectators; audience; onlookers
the people; the public
audience; congregation
public gaze; all eyes; public attention
male homosexuality; pederasty
the vulgar masses; the ignorant multitude
men; group of men · manservant; male servant · male attendants to an actor
mass meeting; public conference
the masses; the common people; the crowd
large number of priests; assembly of monks
crowd; large group of people
women; group of women · maidservant; female servant
the multitudes; the people
influential townspeople; local merchant leaders
guard; watchman
the masses; ordinary people
common talk; talk of the town; words of many people
multitude; great numbers