大衆
たいしゅう
taishuu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
大衆 (たいしゅう (taishuu)) means "The masses". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
The masses
Also : Common people · General public · Ordinary folk
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Example Sentences
大衆の力が社会を動かすこともある。
たいしゅうのちからがしゃかいをうごかすこともある。
The power of the masses can sometimes move society.
大衆文化はポップミュージックや映画など、幅広い人気を集めている。
たいしゅぶんかはぽっぷみゅーじっくやえいがなど、はばひろいにんきをあつめている。
Popular culture includes pop music and films that appeal to a wide audience.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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