Meaning

Primary

Fellow Countryman

Alternatives

Japanese National, Compatriot

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A home country person is a fellow countryman or compatriot (only for Japanese people though). In Japan, you're a Japanese national.

Reading

ほうじん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

アメリカには在留邦人はどのくらいいるんですか。

How many Japanese residents are there in the United States?

Kanji Composition