East Asian
From that region
East Asian describes people, cultures, languages, or things from the eastern region of Asia—primarily China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan.
As a noun, an East Asian is a person from or descended from people of this region.
The term is standard in demographic, cultural, and geographic contexts: East Asian cuisine, East Asian languages share certain features.
Vinegared rice with toppings
- dim sumChinese small-plate tradition
- ramenJapanese noodle soup
- bibimbapKorean mixed rice dish
- phoInformal fake spelling
dumplings · kimchi · sashimi · noodles · tofu · bento · hotpot · congee
Chinese ethical philosophy
- TaoismPhilosophy of the Way
- yin-yangChinese duality symbol
- filial pietyRespect owed to parents
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
collectivism · hierarchy · face · honor · ancestors · ritual · ceremony · festivals
Ornamental handwriting art
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- inkstoneSlab for grinding pigment
- sumi-eJapanese monochrome brush painting
- scrollWound document of parchment
kabuki · taiko · opera · woodblock · ceramics · lacquerware · origami · ikebana
Wraparound Japanese garment
- hanbokTraditional Korean clothing ensemble
- qipaoForm-fitting Chinese gown
- cheongsamChinese sheath dress
- yukataLight Japanese cotton garment
obi · mandarin collar · silk · embroidery · brocade
Enlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- ZenMeditative Buddhist school
- meditationFocused attention practice
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- ShintoJapanese animistic tradition
temple · shrine · dharma · enlightenment · monk · satori · koan · zazen
Chinese martial art
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
- aikidoThrowing art using redirection
wushu · taiji · qigong · dojo · nunchaku · katana · discipline · forms
sushi
Vinegared rice with toppings
pho · dumplings · kimchi · sashimi · noodles · tofu · bento · hotpot · congee · udon
Confucianism
Chinese ethical philosophy
- TaoismPhilosophy of the Way
- yin-yangChinese duality symbol
- filial pietyRespect owed to parents
harmony · collectivism · hierarchy · face · honor · ancestors · ritual · ceremony · festivals · Lunar New Year
calligraphy
Ornamental handwriting art
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- inkstoneSlab for grinding pigment
- sumi-eJapanese monochrome brush painting
scroll · kabuki · taiko · opera · woodblock · ceramics · lacquerware · origami · ikebana · bonsai
kimono
Wraparound Japanese garment
- hanbokTraditional Korean clothing ensemble
- qipaoForm-fitting Chinese gown
- cheongsamChinese sheath dress
yukata · obi · mandarin collar · silk · embroidery · brocade
Buddhism
Enlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- ZenMeditative Buddhist school
- meditationFocused attention practice
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
Shinto · temple · shrine · dharma · enlightenment · monk · satori · koan · zazen · incense
kungfu
Chinese martial art
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
aikido · wushu · taiji · qigong · dojo · nunchaku · katana · discipline · forms · sparring
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
pu-erh · jasmine · steeping · teahouse · infusion · brewing · camellia
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
clan · genealogy · descent · bloodline · diaspora · roots · tradition · legacy · history · familial
- Asian peoplesChinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Thai
- American EthnicityIrish American, Italian American, German American, Mexican American, Polish American
- Asian AmericansChinese American, Japanese American, Korean American, Filipino American, Vietnamese American
- racerace, racial identity, racial classification, ethnicity, biracial
- EthnicitiesAfrican, European, Arab, Chinese, Japanese
- Non-WesternAfrican, Indo-Pacific, Arab, Arabian, Chinese
East AsianSouth Asian
From the subcontinent
West European · Western European · Southeast Asian · Central Asian · Middle Eastern
East AsianWestern
Of Euro-American civilization
European · Western European · African · Latin American · North American
East AsianWestern
Of Euro-American civilization
Euro-American · Judeo-Christian · Islamic · South Asian · African
eastern, Asia, eastward, Asian, eastwards, Asians, East Asia, easterner, easterners