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foreigner, foreign person
A person from another country.
外国人観光客
Foreign tourists.
外国人 is the standard, neutral term for a person from another country.
Word comparison
- 外国人: foreigner (neutral, polite)
- 外人: foreigner (casual, can sound rude or exclusive)
- 海外からの方: person from overseas (very polite)
Common expressions
Usage
Use 外国人 in formal or polite situations. 外人 is common in casual speech but some find it exclusionary.
Related Words
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外国 (foreign country)
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外国籍 (foreign nationality)
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異邦人 (foreigner)
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異国人 (foreigner)