CEFR B2

resident

Translation

住民 / 居住者 / 研修医

Meaning

A resident is a person who lives in a particular place, building, city, or country. It is more official than person who lives there. The learner trap is confusing resident, the person, with residence, the place.

Examples

  • 住民は駐車許可証を申請できます。
    Residents can apply for parking permits.
  • 彼女はこの地域の長年の住民です。
    She is a longtime resident of the neighborhood.