Japanese word

万人

Pronunciation

Romajibannin

Meaning

  • nouneveryone

Example

万人が同じ考えを持つわけではありません。ban nin ga ona ji kanga e o mo tsu wa ke de wa a ri ma se n

Not everyone has the same opinion.

Illustration for 万人 (everyone)

More examples

この作品は万人に親しまれています。ko no saku hin wa ban nin ni shita shi ma re te i ma su

This work is enjoyed by everyone.

Core concept

Encompasses all members of a population rather than referring to a limited selection of people.

Common phrases

  • 万人向けban nin mu ke

    for everyone

  • 万人に受けるban nin ni u ke ru

    appeal to everyone

Similar words

全員zenin: All the members of a specified group, including each person without exception.
皆mina: Everyone present or involved in a situation, often in a familiar style.

Definition in Japanese

ある範囲に属する、すべての人。a ru han i ni zoku su ru su be te no hito

Word origin

万人 (bannin) combines 万 (ban, "ten thousand") and 人 (nin, "person"), with a large number standing for the whole group of people.

Usage tips

  • 万人受け (banninuke) describes something that appeals to a wide range of people, so it does not literally mean that every individual likes it.

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