English–Japanese
“ordinary people” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishomin
Example
庶民の生活は昔より便利です。sho min no sei katsu wa mukashi yo ri ben ri de su
The lives of ordinary people are more convenient than before.
How to say “ordinary people” in Japanese
“Ordinary people” in Japanese is 庶民 (shomin).
Describes people seen as the general public rather than members of an elite or ruling group.
Example sentences with 庶民
彼女は庶民の視点から社会を見ています。kano jo wa sho min no shi ten ka ra sha kai o mi te i ma su
She views society from the perspective of ordinary people.
Tips for using 庶民
- In English, ordinary people is usually neutral, while the masses can sound more distant or political depending on the context.