noun
person from Tōhoku; Tōhokuite
Refers to a person from the Tōhoku region of Japan. Neutral term; can be used in everyday conversation.
彼は東北人だから、寒さに強い。
He's from Tōhoku, so he's used to the cold.
東北人は親切な人が多いと言われる。
It's said that many people from Tōhoku are kind.