Usage
Used as a prefix before nouns to indicate Japanese ancestry or affiliation. Most commonly seen in 日系 + nationality (e.g., 日系アメリカ人) or 日系 + 企業 (Japanese-affiliated company). Part of a broader pattern: 米系 (US-affiliated), 中国系 (Chinese-affiliated), 韓国系 (Korean-affiliated).
Common collocations
- 日系アメリカ人: Japanese American
- 日系企業: Japanese-affiliated company
- 日系社会: Japanese-descent community
- 日系移民: Japanese immigrants/emigrants