noun
East-Asian peoples
A formal, somewhat dated term referring collectively to the ethnic groups of East Asia. Often encountered in historical or geopolitical contexts.
東亜諸民族の文化交流は古くから行われてきた。
Cultural exchange among East-Asian peoples has been carried out since ancient times.
Compound of 東亜 (Tōa, 'East Asia') + 諸 (sho, 'various') + 民族 (minzoku, 'peoples'). The term reflects early 20th-century geopolitical vocabulary.