Meaning

Primary

Masses

Alternative

Common People

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

All peoples make up the masses. They are the common people and no society is complete without them.

Reading

しょみん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私みたいな庶民には関係のない話です。

The story has nothing to do with a common person like me.

Kanji Composition