noun
homosexual person; gay person
A neutral, formal term for a person who is homosexual. Often used in academic, medical, or legal contexts. In casual conversation, ゲイ or レズビアン may be more common for specific genders.
彼は同性愛者であることを公表した。
He publicly announced that he is gay.
同性愛者の権利について
Discuss the rights of homosexual people.