noun
returnee child; child who lived abroad
Refers to a Japanese child who has returned to Japan after living overseas, often facing unique educational and cultural challenges. The term is commonly used in educational and social contexts.
彼女は帰国子女なので、英語がとても上手だ。
She is a returnee child, so her English is very good.
帰国子女のための日本語補
There are Japanese supplementary classes for returnee children.
Compound of 帰国 (return to one's country) and 子女 (children). The term emerged in the late 20th century as more Japanese families lived abroad and their children faced reintegration issues upon returning.