ジプシー

noun

Gypsy; Romani person

Loanword from English. Often considered a sensitive or dated term; the cross-reference ロマ (Roma) is preferred in many contexts. Used historically or in casual speech, but may carry stereotypical connotations.

See also: ロマ

• ジプシーという言こと葉ばは、今いまでは差さ別べつ的てきと感かんじる人ひともいる。

  The word 'gypsy' is now considered offensive by some people.

• 彼かれはジプシーの音おん楽がくに詳くわしい。

  He is knowledgeable about Gypsy music.