Translation and Meaning of: 民主 - minshu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 民主 (minshu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: minshu
Kana: みんしゅ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: democrat; The head of the nation
Meaning in English: democratic;the head of the nation
Definition: One of the political forms of a nation. A political system in which the ruler is elected by the people and respects the will of the people.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (民主) minshu
民主 (Minshu) is a Japanese word meaning "democracy." The word is composed of two Kanji: 民 (min) which means "people" and 主 (shu) which means "master" or "Lord". The etymology of the word dates back to the postwar period in Japan, when the country adopted a democratic system after the defeat in World War II. Since then, the word has been used to describe the democratic political system and the values associated with democracy, such as freedom, equality and civic participation.How to Write in Japanese - (民主) minshu
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Synonyms and Similar - (民主) minshu
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:
自由民主; 民主主義; 民主政治
Words containing: 民主
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Words with the same pronunciation: みんしゅ minshu
Example Sentences - (民主) minshu
Below are some example sentences:
選挙は民主主義の基本です。
Sensen wa minshu shugi no kihon desu
Elections are the foundation of democracy.
Elections are the basics of democracy.
- 選挙 - election
- は - topic particle
- 民主主義 - democracy
- の - possession particle
- 基本 - foundation, base
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
独裁は民主主義の敵です。
Dokusai wa minshu shugi no teki desu
The dictatorship is the enemy of democracy.
Dictators are enemies of democracy.
- 独裁 - dictatorship
- は - topic particle
- 民主主義 - democracy
- の - possession particle
- 敵 - enemy
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
民主主義は大切な価値観です。
Minshu shugi wa taisetsu na kachikan desu
Democracy is an important value.
Democracy is an important value.
- 民主主義 - democracy
- は - topic particle
- 大切 - important, valuable
- な - adjective particle
- 価値観 - values
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
アメリカは自由と民主主義の象徴です。
Amelika wa jiyū to minshu shugi no shōchō desu
America is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
The United States is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
- アメリカ - América
- は - topic particle
- 自由 - freedom
- と - and
- 民主主義 - democracy
- の - possession particle
- 象徴 - symbol
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
専制主義は民主主義とは対極にある。
Senshoku shugi wa minshu shugi to wa taikyoku ni aru
Despotism is opposite to democracy.
The tube is the opposite of democracy.
- 専制主義 - political system in which power is exercised in an absolute way by a single person or group
- 民主主義 - political system in which power is exercised by the people, through elections and popular participation
- 対極 - opposite, contrary
- にある - to be in, to be present in
投票は民主主義の基本です。
Touhyou wa minshu shugi no kihon desu
Voting is fundamental to democracy.
Voting is the foundation of democracy.
- 投票 (touhyou) - voto
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 民主主義 (minshu shugi) - democracy
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 基本 (kihon) - base, foundation
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
私は民主党の支持者です。
Watashi wa Minshutō no shijisha desu
I am a supporter of the Democratic Party.
I am a Democratic defender.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 民主党 (minshutou) - It means "Democratic Party" in Japanese.
- の (no) - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship between two words
- 支持者 (shijisha) - It means "supporter" or "sympathizer" in Japanese.
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in Japanese, used to indicate the existence or identity of something or someone
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "democrat; The head of the nation" é "(民主) minshu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
