WORD DETAIL
万人
ばんにん
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
万人is read asばんにんand means “everyone” and “all people”. - Basic usage: It refers to every possible audience member and to a king wishing happiness for all people.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
万人に好かれる/万人の幸福- Use
万人に好かれるfor the audience range and万人の幸福for universal beneficiaries. It emphasizes inclusion of all.
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