民: the kanji for people; citizen
民 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means people; citizen. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
民 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
民 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ミン (min)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 国民こくみん · kokumin | citizens of a nation |
| 市民しみん · shimin | citizen |
たみ (tami)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 民たみ · tami | the people |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 国民の意見を聞くべきです。Kokumin no iken o kiku beki desu.We should listen to the opinions of the citizens.
- 市民のための公園が作られた。Shimin no tame no kōen ga tsukurareta.A park was made for the citizens.
- この国の民は昔から農業を営んできた。Kono kuni no tami wa mukashi kara nōgyō o itonande kita.The people of this country have farmed since ancient times.
- 国民の生活が安定してきた。Kokumin no seikatsu ga antei shite kita.The lives of citizens have become stable.
- 市民の声を市政に反映させる。Shimin no koe o shisei ni hanei saseru.We reflect citizens' voices in city administration.
Questions about 民
How many strokes does 民 have?
民 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 民?
The on readings are min (ミン). The kun readings are tami (たみ).
What JLPT level is 民?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Rules and society
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 民
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.