Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 町衆(まちしゅう) in Japanese

町衆
Kana Reading
まちしゅう
Romaji
machishū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    important local businessemen (in the Muromachi period); local leaders


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

masses, great numbers, multitude, populace

On'Yomi: シュウ, シュ

Kun'Yomi: おお.い

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JLPT 4

7 strokes

town, village, block, street

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: まち

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