Talk:Zainichi

How the word Zainichi is used in Japanese
Here's some evidence as to how the word "Zainichi" is used in Japanese, based on Google counts. Set your Google preference to "Japanese" pages only: --Endroit 16:08, 10 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Zainichi (在日) : 1,290,000
 * Zainichi Beigun (在日米軍) : 633,000
 * Zainichi Chōsenjin (在日朝鮮人) : 595,000
 * Zainichi Gaikokujin (在日外国人) : 464,000
 * Zainichi Kankokujin (在日韓国人) : 426,000
 * Zainichi Korian (在日コリアン) : 328,000
 * Zainichi Chūgokujin (在日中国人) : 165,000
 * Zainichi Taishikan (在日大使館) : 60,000
 * Zainichi Kajin (在日華人) : 43,000
 * Zainichi Burajirujin (在日ブラジル人) : 32,600
 * Zainichi Amerikajin (在日アメリカ人) : 10,600
 * Zainichi Roshiajin (在日ロシア人) : 463

Daijisen / Yahoo Japan dictionary
外国人が日本に滞在、または居住していること. 「―アメリカ人」

Translation: Foreigners staying in Japan, or residing in Japan. (Example: Zainichi American)--Endroit 16:08, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Daijirin / Yahoo Japan dictionary
外国人が、日本にいること. 旧植民地出身者である在日朝鮮人をさして使うことが多い. 

Translation: Foreigners in Japan. Often used to point out Zainichi Koreans, born in a former Japanese colony.--Endroit 16:08, 10 May 2007 (UTC)