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民
民 (readings: みん, たみ; Japanese kanji) means “people / nation”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 国民 (citizens / nation).
What does 民 mean?
| Kanji | 民 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | people / nation |
| Readings | みん, たみ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 民
民 is read みん or たみ depending on the word.
Example words with 民
| Example | 国民 (citizens / nation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14