Meaning

Primary

Residents

Alternative

Citizens

Word Type

noun

Explanation

They dwell here, these people. So what are they? They’re residents.

Reading

じゅうみん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 住民の生活

    life of the residents

    住民のニーズ

    needs of the residents

    住民のみなさん

    all the residents

Context Sentences

この町の住民は、おばあちゃんとおじいちゃんが多いです。

Many residents in this town are grandmas and grandpas.

アパートの住民たちで、ピザパーティをしたいんです。

I want to have a pizza party with the residents of the apartment.

2011年の東北のツナミでは多くの住民が家を失いました。

Many residents lost their homes in the 2011 Tohoku tsunami.

Kanji Composition