VocabJLPT N1
immigrant
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. immigration
  2. 2. emigration
  3. 3. immigrant
  4. 4. Immigration
This noun refers to "immigration" or "emigration," as well as an "immigrant" or "emigrant." It describes the act of moving to another country to live, or the person who does so, and is used in both historical and contemporary social contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I heard her say that even immigrants can fit in with the local community.

Sentence 2

If you take the shortcut, you pass right in front of the immigration office.

Sentence 3

"Immigrants should be integrated" — but integrated by whose standards?

Sentence 4

Wow, you need this many documents just to go through immigration?!

Sentence 5

Why has immigration been increasing in this town?