English–Japanese
“refugee” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinanmin
Example
その町は難民を受け入れています。so no machi wa nan min o u ke i re te i ma su
That town accepts refugees.
How to say “refugee” in Japanese
“Refugee” in Japanese is 難民 (nanmin).
Describes a person who leaves their home country to escape danger and seeks safety and protection elsewhere.
Example sentences with 難民
この施設では難民に日本語を教えています。ko no shi setsu de wa nan min ni nihon go o oshi e te i ma su
This facility teaches Japanese to refugees.
Tips for using 難民
- English distinguishes refugee from asylum seeker: an asylum seeker requests protection, while a refugee meets the legal definition for international protection.