Gaijin

Gaijin is a Japanese word meaning "foreigner" or "non-Japanese". The word is composed of two words: gai , meaning "outside"; and jin , meaning "person". Thus, the word literally means "outside person." The word can refer to nationality, race, or ethnicity.

Some modern commentators feel that that the word is now primarily negative or derogatory in connotation and thus offensive. Other observers indicate that the word can also be used neutrally or even as a compliment. The term has become politically incorrect and is avoided now by most Japanese television broadcasters.