帰化人
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Meanings
1
naturalized citizen
Modern legal term for a person who has acquired Japanese citizenship through naturalization.
He acquired Japanese nationality as a naturalized citizen.
2
immigrant to ancient Japan from China or Korea
historical term
Historical term referring to people who migrated to Japan from the Korean peninsula or China in ancient times, often bringing advanced culture and technology. Compare with 渡来人.
See also: 渡来人
Ancient immigrants to Japan introduced kanji and Buddhism.