This is the 390th most frequent Japanese word.
住民
Resident; inhabitant.
住民 refers to individuals who live within the jurisdiction or area affected by the new rules.
新しい規則はすべての住民に適用されます。
The new rules apply to all residents.
住民 is used to describe the people living in the community who are participating in the decision-making process for communal resources.
住民たちは公園の利用について意見を提出しました。
The residents submitted their opinions regarding the use of the park.
住民 is used here to refer to the inhabitants or people living in the town.