人種

じんしゅ
JLPT:N3
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1

A group of people categorized by biological or social traits (such as skin color or ancestry); race.

Noun

Examples

歴史を通じて人種差別は多くの問題を生んできた。

Throughout history, racial discrimination has caused many problems.

多様な人種が暮らす都市で育った。

I grew up in a city where many races live together.

国際スポーツ大会では人種や国籍を越えて選手が交流する。

At international sporting events, athletes interact beyond race and nationality.

2

Colloquially used to describe a 'type of person' (often in phrases like 'a certain kind of people'); somewhat informal.

NounColloquial

Examples

彼は細かいことを気にする人種だから、準備は入念にしたほうがいい。

He's the sort of person who pays attention to small details, so you should prepare carefully.

あの人種のジョークは場を和ませることが多い。

That kind of joke often lightens the mood.