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What is "Japanese"?

What is “Japanese”

a nationality? an ethnicity? im not sure :P

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Answer #1

It is a nationality… however the word ‘Nation’s modern connotation differs from its original. Originally a nation of people described those individuals who shared a common culture and ethnicity. Now the term is used to describe diverse members of a political state.

The Ainu people of Japan embody a seperate ethnic group from the majority Yamato people on the main island. Other native ethnic groups in Japan include the: Ryukyuans… Nivkhs… Ulta. Ethnic Koreans and Chinese constitute the largest minority immigrant groups in Japan.

Answer #2

A nationality. Someone from the country Japan will be Japanese.

Asian will be the ethnicity of most people living in Japan.

Answer #3

any person, thing or idea that originates from the nation of Japan is Japanese

Answer #4

Both, I do believe, but don’t quote me.

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