Meaning

Primary

The People

Alternatives

Citizens, National

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The country peoples are the people of your country. They are the people.

Reading

こくみん
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 国民がする

    the people do

    国民がえらぶ

    the people choose

    国民が作る

    the people create

Context Sentences

私は、日本の国民です。

I am a Japanese citizen.

365日全てを休みにするというのは、国民のアイディアでした。

It was the people's idea to make all 365 days holidays.

八月十日は山の日です。山の日は、日本の国民の休日です。

August 10th is Mountain Day. Mountain Day is a holiday for Japanese nationals.

Kanji Composition