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VocabJLPT N3

foreigner

Noun

Definitions

1. foreigner
2. foreign citizen
3. Alien (law)

This noun refers to a person who comes from a country other than Japan, i.e., a foreigner or non-Japanese person. It is a neutral, commonly used term in everyday speech and official contexts. It can sometimes be considered direct, so some people prefer softer alternatives in certain situations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He came up and asked, "Can foreigners participate too?"

Sentence 2

That look — are you seriously on guard just because they're a foreigner?

Sentence 3

That rumor that "it's gotten dangerous because there are more foreigners" — is that actually true?

Sentence 4

Only handing the English menu to foreigners — isn't that actually kind of rude?

Sentence 5

Um, what do I say in English when giving directions to a foreigner?