外 Outside

Meaning

Primary

Outside

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

そと

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

You look outside, it's totally frozen. You throw salt (そと) outside to melt the ice.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 外で〜

  外ではたらく

  to work outside the home

  外であそぶ

  to play outside

  外でたべる

  to eat outside

• 外に〜

  外に出る

  to go outside

  外にある

  to be outside

  外にいる

  to be outside

• 〜の外

  まどの外

  outside the window

  ドアの外

  outside the door

  いえの外

  outside the house

Context Sentences

外でバーベキューしよう。

Let's barbecue outside.

外に大きなサクラの木があります。

There is a big cherry blossom tree outside.

外と中、どっちがすき？

Which do you prefer, outside or inside?

Kanji Composition

1. 外

   がい Outside