It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 外 (そと)
Meaning: “outside” or “exterior.”
An individual or thing that is not a member of a particular group or organization can also be referred to as an outsider.
As an example, an organization might have an insiders group and an outsiders group, the latter called “soto.” It can also refer to something geographical such as “outside of the city” or “outside of the country”.
Examples:
- エアコンの室外機 external air conditioner unit
- ここは、外です。 This place is outside.
- それは問題外だ。 That’s out of the question.
- 外は真っ暗です。 It’s pitch-dark outside.
- 外国人がいます。 There is a foreigner.
- 海外に行きたい。 I want to go abroad.
- 私は 外国人だ。 I’m a foreigner.
- 金曜日に外食する eat out on Friday
- 鬼は外、福は内！ Devils out, fortune in!
- 例外は認めません。 We don’t make an exception.
- 夕飯は外食しよう。 Let’s eat out for dinner.