住民
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Base noun form. Refers to people living in a specific area, such as a city or neighborhood. Used in formal and administrative contexts.
Theme
In a local community center, User and their neighbor Tanaka discuss the upcoming town festival and how to involve the residents.
住民
じゅうみん
inhabitants, residents
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'zoo' full of 'inhabitants' — the animals are the residents. 'Zoo-min' sounds like 住民 (juumin, 'inhabitants, residents').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『住民』 (juumin, 'inhabitants, residents') is often used in official contexts like 『住民票』 (juuminhyou, 'resident certificate') for local government registration, which is essential for accessing public services.
Forms
Base: 住民Base noun form. Refers to people living in a specific area, such as a city or neighborhood. Used in formal and administrative contexts.