Meaning

Primary

Folk Customs

Alternative

Ethnic Customs

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The peoples who are vulgar aren't refined city folk. They're people with folk customs and ethnic customs.

Reading

みんぞく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼は、歴史民俗資料館の館長です。

He is the director of the Museum of History and Folklore.

Kanji Composition