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Nikkei

Nikkei

1 8.5
A person whose family comes from Japan but lives in another country
  • noun
  • /nɪˈkeɪ/
: nikkei
  • As a Nikkei, she feels a strong connection to both her heritage and her new country.

Examples

  • The museum exhibit highlights the experiences of Nikkei communities in North America.

  • Many Nikkei families in Brazil maintain cultural traditions from their grandparents.

  • Many Nikkei communities celebrate their heritage every year.

  • The Nikkeis in Brazil have a rich cultural history.

  • Many Nikkei families in Brazil maintain cultural traditions from their grandparents.

  • The museum exhibit highlights the experiences of Nikkei communities in North America.

  • As a Nikkei, she feels a strong connection to both her heritage and her new country.

Synonyms

nikkeijin
vsNikkei
1 9.9

A person with Japanese family background who lives in another country

is used especially for communities tied to the diaspora rather than just living abroad

Surface Forms

Nikkei singular
Nikkeis plural

Etymology

Nikkei comes from the Japanese characters 日系, with 日 for 'Japan' and 系 for 'line' or 'family', so a Nikkei is a person of Japanese descent who lives outside Japan.