noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used for a large quantity or numerous items/people. Often appears as 多数の + noun or in phrases like 多数派 (majority group).
Antonyms: 少数
会議には多数の参加者が集まった。
A large number of participants gathered for the meeting.
多数の意見を聞いてから決めましょう。
Let's decide after hearing many opinions.
noun
Refers to the greater part or more than half, especially in voting or decision-making. Often contrasted with 少数 (minority).
多数決で決めましょう。
Let's decide by majority vote.
賛成が多数を占めた。
The ayes held the majority.