English–Japanese

“chinese person” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūgokujin

Example

私は中国人の友達がいます。watashi wa chū goku jin no tomo dachi ga i ma su

I have a Chinese friend.

Illustration for 中国人 (chinese person)

How to say “chinese person” in Japanese

“Chinese person” in Japanese is 中国人 (chūgokujin).

It refers to a person whose identity is connected with China through nationality, origin, or ethnic background.

Full entry for 中国人: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 中国人

この店には中国人のお客さんも多いです。ko no mise ni wa chū goku jin no o kyaku sa n mo ō i de su

There are also many Chinese customers at this store.

Tips for using 中国人

  • In Japanese, nationality terms generally have no plural ending, so context shows whether this word refers to one person or a group.

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