農民
nōminnoun★Beginner— farmer
general
A person who works in agriculture, typically owning or renting land.
彼は農民として生まれ、一生を田舎で過ごしました。
He was born a farmer and spent his life in the countryside.
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The term can also refer to someone involved in farming activities, not necessarily land ownership.
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💡Pro Tip
Historical Context
In feudal Japan, 農民 referred to the peasant class, which was one of the four social divisions (士農工商).
⚡Gold Rule
Respectful Usage
Avoid using this term in a derogatory manner, as it can be seen as classist in some contexts.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 農 (agriculture) and 民 (people), literally 'agricultural people'.
📝Usage Notes
In modern contexts, it can refer to both small-scale farmers and large-scale agricultural workers.
Word Breakdown
農
agriculture
root民
people
root和英辞典