This is the 691st most frequent Japanese word.
民
"People" or "citizens."
Here, "民" refers to the people or populace of Japan, indicating a collective group associated with a nation.
日本の民は祭りを楽しむ。
The people of Japan enjoy festivals.
In this sentence, "民" is used to describe the people or communities from ancient times.
彼は古代の民の生活に興味を持っている。
He is interested in the lives of ancient people.
Here, "民" refers to the residents or inhabitants of a specific locale, emphasizing their community nature.