crossdresser; drag queen; transvestite
Japanese wasei-eigo term for a person assigned male at birth who presents in a feminine way, often in entertainment or nightlife contexts. Can be considered dated or stereotypical; modern usage may prefer more specific terms.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from new half
That bar has a drag queen show.
trans woman
Sometimes used to refer to a trans woman, though this usage can be imprecise or outdated. In careful modern language, トランス女性 is often preferred.
She came out as a trans woman.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Wasei-eigo from English 'new' and 'half', possibly suggesting a 'new half' identity. The exact origin is uncertain.