日系

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 日系, read にっけい, expresses a Japanese connection.
• Basic usage: Context distinguishes corporate affiliation from family descent.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Company
  • 日系企業 means a Japanese-affiliated company.
• Family
  • 日系の家庭 means a family of Japanese descent.
  • Context determines the type of connection to Japan.