How to say "indigenous" in Japanese

• 常在じょうざい
  noun, suru verbCovers the 'resident' side of 'indigenous': something that always exists or is permanently present in a place. A less common word; for native peoples or cultures, 土着 is what you want.
• 土着どちゃくCommon
  no-adjectiveThe common word for 'indigenous' in its native or aboriginal sense: use it for peoples, cultures, beliefs, and practices rooted in the local land rather than introduced from outside.
  我々われわれはその山脈さんみゃくで土着どちゃくのガイドを雇やとった。↗

  We had native guides on our trip to the mountain.

For 'indigenous' meaning native or aboriginal — peoples, cultures, or beliefs rooted in a place — use 土着; 常在, a less common word, is for things that always exist or are resident in a place.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 常在じょうざいresident
• 土着どちゃくnative