Translation of Japanese word "市民" to English
市民
しみん
[shimin]
IPA: /ɕiɱin/
Meaning
NounA resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.
How to use
市民 (shimin) — 'citizen / townspeople / residents'. 市民権 (shiminken) — citizenship. 市民団体 — citizen group.
🇬🇧 English
citizen
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 市民
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しみん
Romaji Transcription: shimin
Example Sentences
市民は安全です。
しみんはあんぜんです。
The citizens are safe.
市民は協力しています。
しみんはきょうりょくしています。
The citizens are cooperating.
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Common phrases
- 市民の声— citizens' voice
- 市民ホール— citizens' hall
- 一般の市民— ordinary citizen
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Frequency rank: #480 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "市民" mean?▼
The Japanese word "市民" means "citizen" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "市民"?▼
The word "市民" is read as "しみん" (shimin). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A person who lives in the city.".
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