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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

在日

Located in Japan; often refers specifically to resident ethnic Koreans.

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1 Noun, Prefix

"In Japan" / "Located in Japan"

Describes foreign entities, organizations, or individuals currently stationed or residing within Japan.

Example

在日 アメリカ 大使館 は 東京 に あります 。

The U.S. Embassy in Japan is in Tokyo.

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2 Noun

"Zainichi Korean"

Functions as a specific colloquial term for ethnic Korean residents of Japan, often implying a distinct historical and legal status.

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在日
ざいにち
Located in Japan; often refers specifically to resident ethnic Koreans.
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