Lexical entry
ジプシー
jipushii
A term for a Romani person, now often considered offensive or outdated.
People & Social LifePure GairaigoSource uncertain
Meaning
A label used for Romani people, especially in older or insensitive usage. It is commonly regarded as offensive, so neutral alternatives are preferred in modern English.
- ethnic label
- sensitive and often offensive
- outdated usage
Examples
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Evidence and Provenance
- Data source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review flags
- offensive-or-slur
- Active language
- English