衆しゅう

noun

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)

• 衆しゅうを頼たのんで無む理りを通とおそうとする。

  They try to push through unreasonable demands by relying on their numbers.

• 衆しゅう寡か敵てきせず、ついに降こう伏ふくした。

  Outnumbered, they finally surrendered.

noun, noun, used as a suffix

people; folks; group

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).

• 村むらの衆しゅうが集あつまって祭まつりの準じゅん備びをした。

  The village folks gathered to prepare for the festival.

• 若わかい衆しゅうが店みせを手伝てつだっている。

  The young fellows are helping out at the shop.