出身者
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Meanings
2
former member; ex-member
Used for someone who previously belonged to a company, organization, club, or group.
He is a former member of the Self-Defense Forces.
Former employees of that company gathered for a reunion.
3
former resident; person from (a place)
Refers to someone who used to live in a particular country, region, or town; often used in demographic or biographical contexts.
People from this town are scattered all over the country.
She is originally from Hokkaido and now lives in Tokyo.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉出身者people who come from 〈場所〉
There are many people from the Kansai region on this team.
- 〈場所〉の出身者an alumnus/graduate of 〈場所〉
He is a graduate of Harvard University.
- 〈組織〉出身者a former member of 〈組織〉
He's a former employee of a major company, and now he's independent.
- 出身者が多いthere are many people from (a certain place/school/group)
Many students in this department are from rural areas.