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Definition 2024
臣民
臣民
Chinese
statesman; vassal; courtier; minister; official
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the people; nationality; citizen | ||
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simp. and trad. (臣民) |
臣 | 民 | |
Noun
臣民
Japanese
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| 臣 | 民 |
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しん Grade: 4 |
みん Grade: 4 |
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Noun
臣民 (hiragana しんみん, romaji shinmin)
- a subject (citizen in a monarchy or empire)
Usage notes
In the context of Japan, this term was used in Meiji era to refer to the citizens of Japan, who were at that time considered subjects of the emperor.