Translation and Meaning of: 市民 - shimin

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 市民 (shimin) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: shimin

Kana: しみん

Type: noun

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市民

Translation / Meaning: citizen; city people

Meaning in English: citizen;townspeople

Definition: Refers to the residents of a specific city or country who live in that area.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (市民) shimin

The Japanese word "市民" is composed of two kanji characters: "市" which means "city" and "民" which means "people" or "citizen". Together, they form the term that refers to the inhabitants of a city or municipality, that is, the citizens who live in a certain urban area. The word "市民" can be used in different contexts, such as in public policies, urban planning, education and culture. The etymology of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when cities began to develop in Japan and the urban population grew significantly. Since then, the term has been widely used in Japanese society to refer to urban citizens.

How to Write in Japanese - (市民) shimin

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Synonyms and Similar - (市民) shimin

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

住民; 公民; 市街民; 地元民; 市民社会; 市民権者

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Example Sentences - (市民) shimin

Below are some example sentences:

市民は社会の基盤です。

Shimin wa shakai no kiban desu

Citizens are the basis of society.

Citizens are the foundation of society.

  • 市民 - citizens
  • は - topic particle
  • 社会 - society
  • の - possession particle
  • 基盤 - base, foundation
  • です - verb "to be" in the present tense

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Other words of the same type: noun

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寒気

Kana: かんき

Romaji: kanki

Translation / Meaning:

cold; frost; chill

心

Kana: こころ

Romaji: kokoro

Translation / Meaning:

mind; heart; spirit

地球

Kana: ちきゅう

Romaji: chikyuu

Translation / Meaning:

the land

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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