chōnin (Edo-period social class of town-dwelling commoners, esp. landowning merchants)
ちょうにんまちにん
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chōnin (Edo-period social class of town-dwelling commoners, esp. landowning merchants), townspeople, townsfolk, tradespeople
historical term
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町人は商業や手工業に従事し、都市文化を築いた。
Chōnin engaged in commerce and handicrafts, building urban culture.
江戸の町人文化は、浮世絵や歌舞伎など、現代にも影響を与えている。
Edo's chōnin culture, such as ukiyo-e and kabuki, still influences modern times.
町人たちは、祭りの準備や運営にも積極的に参加した。
The chōnin actively participated in the preparation and management of festivals.
武士階級とは異なり、町人は経済力を背景に独自の文化を発展させた。
Unlike the samurai class, chōnin developed their own culture backed by economic power.
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