noun
gaijin
Gaijin (noun) means a non-Japanese person.
noun
1
A non-Japanese person.
2
A white person.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 外人 (gaijin, “foreigner”), from Middle Chinese 外人 (ngwajᴴ nyin). Compare Mandarin 外人 (wàirén), from Old Chinese 外人 (*ŋʷaːds njin, “foreigner, outsider” < “non-relative”), from 外 (wài, “outside, outer”) + 人 (rén, “person”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of gaijin?
"gaijin" (noun) means a non-Japanese person.
What are the different meanings of gaijin?
"gaijin" has 2 main meanings: 1. A non-Japanese person; 2. A white person.