Wondering how you can tell the difference between a Chinese , Japaese, and Koren Person?

Answer 1

Well, you could ask them - that's the easiest and most polite way to find out.

If you're not able to ask them, looking at their last names is a good way to tell - Chan, Chang, Chin, etc are common Chinese last names; Kim is the most common Korean last name; Japanese last names like Nakamura or Yamada usually follow a spelling pattern of a consonant followed by a vowel, in pairs.

If you are at all familiar with the languages, you can tell by listening to them speak (although English is the first and sometimes only language of many Asian-Americans).

With a lot of practice and exposure to Asian people, you can sometimes tell just by looking at their face, just as you can guess the difference between British and German and French, etc.

Answer 2

You can either ask or learn all 3 languages and wait to see which one they speak...

I can tell the difference most of the time by looks but I have been surprised a few times.

Answer 3

I don't think there's a set in stone way to do so. They are all of the same race. I can usually tell by the accent, but I'm not always right. Unless you are an Asian person, I don't think you would know.

Answer 4

I can't explain how they look different, but i just KNOW which is which. Trust me, after watching Korean dramas and Japanese and Chinese movies I can tell who is who.

Answer 5

This has puzzled me for years. Its funny how they may get upset when you're wrong. I don't get pissed when someone assumes I'm Swedesh when in fact I'm German.

Answer 6

After having been to the Orient, yes I can.

Answer 7

you can tell by the language they speak.

Answer 8

Ask them.

Answer 9

you can't. you can generalize but thats about it.

Answer 10

japanese is easy. they all have crooked teeth.