内地人

Chinese

For pronunciation and definitions of 内地人 – see 內地人 (“mainlander”).
(This term is the simplified form of 內地人).
Notes:

Okinawan

Kanji in this term
内 地 人
Grade: 2 Grade: 2 Grade: 1
Alternative spelling
內地人 (kyūjitai)

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of 内地 (naichi, “mainland”) +‎ あー (-ā, person suffix).

Noun

内地人(ないちゃー) (naichā) 

  1. a mainlander: someone living or coming from mainland Japan (Honshū, Shikoku, Kyūshū, etc.)

Usage notes

  • A term used to refer to someone who comes from prefectures other than Okinawa; who comes from the main portion of Japan, including the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. A mainlander, an outsider.

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