A nation that is not one’s own, distinguished from one's homeland and encompassing diverse cultures, languages, and customs.
A country that exists beyond the borders of Japan, often characterized by differences in societal norms and lifestyles.
A geographical area that is separated from the domestic realm, typically implying a cultural and linguistic divide from one's native country.
A legal or social reference to individuals or nations possessing a nationality that is different from Japanese citizenship.
Example:
あなたは外国の本を持っていますか。
A person who originates from a nation other than the one being referred to, often distinguished by different cultural practices, languages, and traditions.
An individual who does not hold citizenship in Japan, including both those with citizenship in another country and stateless persons, with varying legal rights compared to Japanese citizens.
Someone who represents diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences different from those prevalent in Japan, often prompting cross-cultural interactions.
A resident or visitor in Japan who is legally recognized as non-Japanese, typically subject to specific legal constraints regarding rights and privileges compared to Japanese nationals.
Example:
「居住外国人」とは、どういう意味ですか。
A system that facilitates the transfer of financial assets between countries using instruments like promissory notes, rather than direct cash transactions, allowing for currency exchange in international lending and borrowing contexts.
A type of financial instrument or transaction that involves the exchange of different national currencies, typically used in international trade and investment.
A language that is spoken in a country other than one's own, often learned for communication with speakers of that language or for travel.
A means of communication that differs from the native language of an individual, commonly encompassing the languages of various nations and cultures.
A form of verbal expression that originates from another nation, typically representing the linguistic traditions and nuances of that foreign culture.
Example:
あなたはなぜ外国語を勉強するのですか。
一国の境界を越えて他国で製造された製品や物品を指す言葉。
自国のメーカーではなく、海外の企業によって作られた商品や物を表す表現。
輸入されたり、海外から持ち込まれたりした、他国で生産されたアイテムを意味する。
Example:
彼女の外国製の香水はほのかな香りがする。