WORD DETAIL
県民
けんみん
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
県民is read asけんみんand means “prefecture resident”. - Basic usage: The examples show a prefectural-resident role in a debate and a notice addressed to such residents.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It means residents of a Japanese prefecture
県, a broader administrative area than city residents市民.
- It means residents of a Japanese prefecture

