民族
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Noun referring to an ethnic group or race. Used in contexts like 『日本の民族』 (nihon no minzoku, 'Japanese people / Ethnic groups'). Does not require a counter when used abstractly; for counting groups, use 『～族』 (～zoku, '～tribe / Group') as in 『三つの民族』 (mittsu no minzoku, 'three ethnic groups').
Theme
At a university cultural festival, User and their friend Ken discuss the diverse ethnic groups represented in the international food stalls.
民族
みんぞく
people, race (ethnic group)
People & IdentityLanguages & Nationalities
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'min-zoku' (民族) as a 'mini-zoo' of people from the same race or ethnic group, all living together in harmony. 'Mini-zoo' → 民族 (minzoku, 'people, race').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『民族』 (minzoku, 'people, race') is often used in discussions about ethnic diversity, such as the Ainu people in Hokkaido or Okinawan culture, highlighting Japan's multicultural aspects beyond the dominant Yamato ethnicity.
Forms
Base: 民族Noun referring to an ethnic group or race. Used in contexts like 『日本の民族』 (nihon no minzoku, 'Japanese people / Ethnic groups'). Does not require a counter when used abstractly; for counting groups, use 『～族』 (～zoku, '～tribe / Group') as in 『三つの民族』 (mittsu no minzoku, 'three ethnic groups').