住民

• Reading: じゅうみん
• Romaji: juumin
• Kanji breakdown: 住 (juu) — to dwell, to live; 民 (min) — people, folk
• Pronunciation: /dʑɯː.miɴ/

Meaning

Inhabitant; resident; citizen. Refers to the people who live in a particular area or community.

A noun used to describe the people residing in a specific location such as a town, district, or building. Often appears in official and news contexts. Common collocations include 地域住民 (local residents), 住民票 (resident registration), and 住民税 (resident tax).

Examples

1. 住民の意見を聞くための会議が開かれた。 A meeting was held to hear the residents' opinions.
2. マンションの住民同士で挨拶をする。 The apartment residents greet each other.
3. 住民税は毎年六月に届く。 Resident tax arrives every June.

Usage Guide

Context: government, news, community

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 住 (to dwell, to live) and 民 (people, folk). Together they mean the people who dwell in a place.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal