English–Japanese
“black person” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikokujin
Example
学校に黒人の選手が来ました。gak kō ni koku jin no sen shu ga ki ma shi ta
A Black athlete came to the school.
How to say “black person” in Japanese
“Black person” in Japanese is 黒人 (kokujin).
Describes a person categorized as Black, with the category commonly associated with African ancestry and darker skin.
Example sentences with 黒人
私は黒人の作家が書いた小説を読んでいます。watashi wa koku jin no sak ka ga ka i ta shō setsu o yo n de i ma su
I am reading a novel written by a Black author.
Tips for using 黒人
- English speakers often use Black as a noun modifier in phrases such as Black history and Black culture, not only to describe skin color.