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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.
Similar words
- 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
外国人 is appropriate in any register, from casual talk to formal writing. 外人 is the more casual alternative, 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)
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外人 (foreigner)