person from Tōhoku; Tōhokuite
Refers to a person from the Tōhoku region of Japan. Neutral term; can be used in everyday conversation.
彼は東北人だから、寒さに強い。
He's from Tōhoku, so he's used to the cold.
東北人は親切な人が多いと言われる。
It's said that many people from Tōhoku are kind.
Compound of 東北 (Tōhoku, the region) and 人 (person).