農民
Meanings
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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.
Farmers' lives are greatly affected by the weather.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が土地を耕すfor a farmer to till the land
The farmers till the land early every morning.
- 〈人〉が蜂起するfor peasants/farmers to rise up in revolt
The farmers, suffering under heavy taxes, rose up in revolt.
- 〈人〉を支援するto support farmers (e.g. with subsidies or aid)
The government announced a policy to support poor farmers.