noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to people engaged in agriculture, especially in a rural or historical context. Can carry a slightly traditional or class-based nuance when translated as 'peasant', but in modern Japanese it is a neutral term for agricultural workers.
The farmers in this region mainly grow rice.
農民の生活は天候に大きく左右される。
Farmers' lives are greatly affected by the weather.
The farmers till the land early every morning.
The farmers, suffering under heavy taxes, rose up in revolt.
The government announced a policy to support poor farmers.
agrarian movement; peasant movement