人込み

ひとごみ

crowd of people

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Definition

"み" refers to a dense crowd of people gathered in one place.

Usage

Commonly used to describe busy public places like stations, festivals, or shopping streets.

Collocations

  • みをける (avoid crowds): used when trying to stay away from crowded places.
  • みにれる (blend into the crowd): used when someone disappears among many people.

Notes

This word emphasizes the physical presence of many people closely packed together, often implying difficulty moving or discomfort.

Example Sentences

The crowd in front of the station is always huge.

I walked avoiding the crowd.

There are many crowds on festival days.