English–Japanese

“immigrant” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiimin

Example

外国から来た移民がこの町に住んでいます。gai koku ka ra ki ta i min ga ko no machi ni su n de i ma su

An immigrant from another country lives in this town.

Illustration for 移民 (immigrant)

How to say “immigrant” in Japanese

“Immigrant” in Japanese is 移民 (imin).

Presents a person who leaves one country and establishes a life in another, with the viewpoint determining whether the person is called an emigrant or an immigrant.

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

Example sentences with 移民

移民の子どもたちは二つの文化を学んでいます。i min no ko do mo ta chi wa futa tsu no bun ka o mana n de i ma su

The children of immigrants are learning about two cultures.

Tips for using 移民

  • The English word immigrant often appears in immigration policy, where it refers to a person settling in a new country rather than a short-term visitor.

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