noun
democracy; popular sovereignty
Refers to the political system or principle of rule by the people. Often used in compounds like 民主主義 (democracy) and 民主的 (democratic).
民主的な選挙が行われた。
A democratic election was held.
民主主義は基本的人権
Democracy respects fundamental human rights.
noun
Democratic Party of Japan (1998-2016)
Abbreviation of 民主党 (Minshutō), the Democratic Party of Japan that existed from 1998 to 2016. Used in political contexts referring to that specific party.
See also: 民主党
民主は2009年の総選挙で大勝した。
The Democratic Party of Japan won a landslide victory in the 2009 general election.