民 — People
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Common Japanese Words with 民 (People)
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The people (民) who live in a city (市) are its citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions About 民 (People)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 民 (People)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 民 ("People", read as みん) is: This man forgot his Minty (みん) Vitamin (たみ) and is now depressed. Sometimes people are weird... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 民 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 民 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 民 means "People". Its primary reading is みん (On'yomi: みん; Kun'yomi: たみ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 民?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 民 include: 市民 (しみん - citizen).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 民 (People) faster?
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