Meaning of 役人 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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役人JLPT 2
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Kana Readingやくにん
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Romajiyakunin
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- government official
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Example Sentences
役人, やくにん used in context
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Some officials may have been corrupted.
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It's a sop to Cerberus.
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In a democracy, the people elect their government officials directly.
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He was elected an official by the inhabitants of this town.
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Finance Ministry officials tried to boost confidence in recovery.
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多くの実業家たちは政府の役人にとり入るために、進物や金を惜しげもなくあたえる。
Many businessmen, in order to curry favor with government officials, will shower them with gifts and money.
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