日本国民
also: にっぽんこくみん
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Meanings
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Japanese citizen; the Japanese people
Refers to the people of Japan as a national group, often used in legal, political, or formal contexts.
Japanese citizens have the right to participate in national politics as sovereigns.
This law applies to all Japanese citizens.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は日本国民であるto be a Japanese citizen
This child is a Japanese citizen.
- 日本国民の権利the rights of the Japanese people
The constitution guarantees the rights of the Japanese people.
- 日本国民の義務the duties/obligations of the Japanese people
Paying taxes is one of the duties of Japanese citizens.
- 日本国民として〈動詞〉to do something as a Japanese citizen
I participate in the election as a Japanese citizen.