VocabJLPT N1
overseas student
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. overseas student
  2. 2. exchange student
This noun refers to a student who is studying abroad, living in a foreign country to attend school or university there. It is a very common term in Japanese educational and social contexts, as studying abroad is widely discussed in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

An international student was sitting on a park bench practicing kanji.

Sentence 2

The department head stressed that "hiring overseas students leads to greater diversity."

Sentence 3

Wow, the curry the international student made is spicy but amazing!

Sentence 4

There are nights when I can't help but think about what international students must be going through.

Sentence 5

Tuition for overseas students varies a lot by country, doesn't it?