移民
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Noun referring to a person who moves to another country to live. Can mean either emigrant (leaving) or immigrant (arriving), depending on context. Example: 『彼は移民です』 (kare wa imin desu, 'He is an immigrant / Emigrant').
Theme
At a community center event, User chats with Ken, a fellow volunteer who recently moved to Japan from abroad. They discuss experiences of living in a new country.
移民
いみん
emigrant / immigrant
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine an 'emigrant' moving to a new country, carrying a suitcase with 'imi' (移民) written on it. 'Imi' sounds like 'emigrate' — it's all about moving!
Cultural Note
In Japan, immigration is a topic of ongoing discussion due to demographic changes. The term 『移民』 (imin, 'immigrant / Emigrant') is used in news and policy debates about foreign residents and migration patterns.
Forms
Base: 移民Noun referring to a person who moves to another country to live. Can mean either emigrant (leaving) or immigrant (arriving), depending on context. Example: 『彼は移民です』 (kare wa imin desu, 'He is an immigrant / Emigrant').