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Definition and meaning of 外人 - がいじん in Japanese

がいじん外人
gaijin

N4

1.foreigner, alien

Noun

この町には外人が少ない。
There are few foreigners in this town.
[がいじん]外人
gaijin

N4

1.foreigner, especially of European ancestry, or gaijin.

Noun

外人は日本語を話せない。
Foreigners cannot speak Japanese.
外人は日本の文化を学ぶ。
Foreigners learn about Japanese culture.
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2.someone who is not part of a group.

Noun

外人は日本の文化や習慣を理解するのが難しい。
It is difficult for outsiders to understand Japanese culture and customs.
外人として、地元の人々とのコミュニケーションが大切。
As an outsider, communication with local people is important.
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3.foreigner or outsider in Japanese.

Wikipedia definition

外人は日本語で"Gaijin"と言います。
Gaijin is the term used in Japanese for "foreigner".
外人は日本語で"外国人"を意味します。
Gaijin in Japanese means "foreigner".
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