This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: しゅう、しゅ
Romaji: shū, shu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses

2

people; folk; clique; bunch

Note: honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language; familiar language

Kanji

Readings: シュウ、 シュ、 おお.い
Meanings: masses, great numbers, multitude, populace

Example Sentences

下衆(げす)(のち)思案(しあん)
➥It is easy to be wise after the event.
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聴衆(ちょうしゅう)大笑(おおわら)いした。
➥The audience roared with laughter.
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聴衆(ちょうしゅう)(ふか)感動(かんどう)した。
➥The audience was deeply affected.
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聴衆(ちょうしゅう)爆笑(ばくしょう)した。
➥The audience exploded with laughter.
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(おお)くの聴衆(ちょうしゅう)がいた。
➥We had a large audience.
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聴衆(ちょうしゅう)はみな爆笑(ばくしょう)した。
➥The whole audience erupted in laughter.
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