Translation and Meaning of: 役人 - yakunin
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 役人 (yakunin) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: yakunin
Kana: やくにん
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: government official
Meaning in English: government official
Definition: Public servant. A person who works for the government or local government.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (役人) yakunin
役人 is a Japanese word composed of two kanji: 役 (yaku) meaning "function, role, duty" and 人 (jin) meaning "person". Together, 役人 (yakunin) means "civil servant". The etymological origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese imperial government began to establish a bureaucracy to administer the country. Civil servants were called "kugyō" and were usually members of the nobility. Over time, the bureaucracy expanded and civil servants began to be recruited from other social classes. During the Edo period (1603-1868), the bureaucracy system was consolidated and civil servants were divided into different categories such as samurai, peasants and artisans. The word 役人 (yakunin) was used to refer to all types of public officials. Nowadays, the word 役人 (yakunin) is still used to refer to public officials in general, but it can also refer to employees of companies and organizations.How to Write in Japanese - (役人) yakunin
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Synonyms and Similar - (役人) yakunin
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:
官僚; 公務員; 政府職員; 官吏; 役所の人; 官庁職員
Words containing: 役人
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Words with the same pronunciation: やくにん yakunin
Example Sentences - (役人) yakunin
Below are some example sentences:
県庁には多くの役人が働いています。
Kencho ni wa ooku no yakunin ga hataraite imasu
Many employees work in the city hall office.
- 県庁 - provincial government building
- に - particle indicating location
- は - topic particle
- 多く - many
- の - possession particle
- 役人 - public workers
- が - subject particle
- 働いています - they are working
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "government official" é "(役人) yakunin". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
