noun-modifying (irregular), noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
resident in Japan (of a foreigner); situated in Japan
General term for foreign residents or entities located in Japan. Used in formal contexts like embassy descriptions or demographic statistics.
在日アメリカ大使館は東京にある。
The U.S. Embassy in Japan is located in Tokyo.
在日外国人の数は年
The number of foreign residents in Japan is increasing year by year.
noun
Zainichi Korean; Korean resident in Japan
Abbreviation of 在日韓国人 or 在日朝鮮人. Refers specifically to ethnic Koreans with permanent residency in Japan, often those who came before 1945 or their descendants. Can be sensitive; use with care.
彼は在日としての経験を語った。
He spoke about his experiences as a Zainichi Korean.
在日の歴史は複雑で、多くの議論がある。
The history of Zainichi Koreans is complex and involves much debate.