“Layperson” in Japanese
Short answer
Layperson in Japanese is “在家” (zaike). Full meaning: layperson, layman, laywoman, laity; country home, farmhouse, cottage.
Other ways to say “Layperson” in Japanese
在俗
zaizoku living as a layperson, not entering the priesthood, layperson
俗人
zokujin person with low tastes, uncultured person, worldly person; ordinary person (who has not entered the priesthood), layperson, layman
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