アジア人
Meanings
1
Asian person; Asian
A neutral noun for a person from Asia or regarded as Asian. The exact range can depend on context, much like English 'Asian'.
Many Asians took part in the conference.
She was the first Asian to win that prize.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉はアジア人として〈動詞〉to do something in one's capacity or identity as an Asian person
She spoke at the international conference as an Asian person.
- アジア人に対する〈事〉prejudice/discrimination/attitudes directed at Asian people
In that country, prejudice against Asian people still remains.
- アジア人らしい〈事〉typically Asian (in manner, appearance, etc.)
He spoke with a modest manner typical of Asians.