noun
Zainichi Korean; Korean resident in Japan
Refers specifically to ethnic Koreans who came to Japan during the colonial period and their descendants, often with permanent residency status. The term can carry historical and political connotations.
在日コリアンの歴史は複雑で、多くの人が今も日本で暮らしている。
The history of Zainichi Koreans is complex, and many still live in Japan today.
Compound of 在日 (ざいにち, 'residing in Japan') and コリアン (katakana for 'Korean'). The term emerged in the post-war period to describe ethnic Koreans who remained in Japan after the end of colonial rule.