ニューハーフ

noun

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

• あの店みせにはニューハーフのショーがある。

  That bar has a drag queen show.

noun

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Sometimes used to refer to a trans woman, though this usage can be imprecise or outdated.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.

• 彼かの女じょはニューハーフとしてカミングアウトした。

  She came out as a trans woman.