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

  • 国民生活

    the people's living

    国民全て

    all the people

    国民年金

    national pension

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