万人
also: ばんじん · まんにん
Meanings
1
all people; everybody
Refers to people in general, often used in formal or literary contexts. Common in set phrases like 万人向け (for everyone) or 万人の認めるところ (universally acknowledged).
This book's content is not something I can recommend to everyone.
It's difficult to find a solution that satisfies everybody.
Usage patterns
- 万人が認める〈事〉something universally acknowledged by everyone
His talent is acknowledged by everyone.
- 〈事〉は万人に共通するto be common/universal to everyone
Death is a fate common to all people eventually.
- 万人に愛されるto be loved by everyone
That song is a masterpiece loved by everyone.
Expressions
- 万人受けuniversally acceptable; popular with everyone