民
たみ
tami
JLPT N35 strokesKanjiLevel 44 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
民 is the kanji for "People". A common reading is たみ (tami). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
People
Also : Nation · Subjects
Readings
kunたみ/ tamionみん/ min
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 民 represents 'PEOPLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of people.
Reading ·
On-reading: みん — remember this sound by associating it with people. Kun-reading: たみ.
Example Sentences
民主主義の国に住んでいます。
みんしゅしゅぎのくににすんでいます。
I live in a democratic country.
国民全員が選挙に参加すべきです。
こくみんぜんいんがせんきょにさんかすべきです。
All citizens should participate in elections.
Vocabulary using 民
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