国民 (こくみん, kokumin) Japanese meaning: people | Kotomora挙
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The Japanese people elect their representatives in elections.
Usage patterns
〈国〉の国民the citizens/nationals of a country
The citizens of Japan choose their representatives through elections.
国民の権利the rights of the people/citizens
The constitution guarantees the rights of the citizens.
国民に義務があるthe citizens have an obligation/duty
Citizens have a duty to pay taxes.
国民を代表するto represent the people/nation
The lawmaker spoke on behalf of the people.
国民の声を聞くto listen to the voice of the people
The government should listen to the voice of the people.
Expressions
国民不在out of touch with the people; indifferent to public concerns
国民 means 'citizen' or 'the people of a nation' in general, while 日本国民 specifically names the citizens of Japan.
国民 refers to nationals or citizens of a country, whereas 住民 includes anyone residing in a locality, even foreigners.
区民 is a small-scale administrative term for ward residents, while 国民 refers to citizens of an entire country.
国民 means citizen of a whole country, while 県民 refers only to residents of a single prefecture.
fellow countrymen; compatriots
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militiaman; national militia member
national character; national traits; characteristics of a people
national uniform; civilian uniform
national disease; disease affecting the whole nation
national; nationwide; popular across the country
national army
