日系アメリカ人
nikkei amerikajin
The English phrase "Japanese American" is translated into Japanese as 日系アメリカ人 (nikkei amerikajin).
This phrase refers to a person of Japanese ancestry who is a citizen or resident of the United States. Within this context, the term Sansei can be used to specifically denote a third-generation Japanese American.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts: 日系 (nikkei), which literally means "of Japanese lineage" or "of Japanese descent" and アメリカ人 (amerikajin).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a compound noun where the descent indicator 日系 modifies the nationality アメリカ人.
How do you pronounce it?
nikkei amerikajin
Did you know?
- The term Nisei for second-generation Japanese Americans became a focal point of legal and social identity during the US internment camps of World War II.
- The term Nikkei is used globally to describe people of Japanese descent, regardless of their nationality, and is the basis for the 'Nikkei' art movement in South America.
- In Japanese, the character 系 in 日系 is used for various lineages, creating a pattern where any country can be prefixed to denote descent, such as 韓系 for Korean descent.
Examples in context
- 日系アメリカ人です。I'm Japanese-American.This sentence is useful for identifying yourself as a Japanese American using 日系アメリカ人.Tatoeba #13115711 by small_snow, translation #13117074 by small_snow
- 彼は日系アメリカ人として育ちました。Kare wa nikkei amerikajin toshite sodachimashita.He grew up as a Japanese American.
- 日系アメリカ人のコミュニティに参加しています。Nikkei amerikajin no komyuniti ni sanka shite imasu.I participate in the Japanese American community.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their heritage during a break.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太さんは日系アメリカ人なのですか？Youta-san wa nikkei amerikajin na no desu ka?Are you Japanese American, Youta?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、日系アメリカ人です。Hai, nikkei amerikajin desu.Yes, I am Japanese American.
- 美咲 Misaki素敵ですね。Suteki desu ne.That's wonderful.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとうございます。Arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
