Meaning

Primary

Outside

Alternatives

Outer Side, Exterior

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The outside side is the outside.

Reading

そとがわ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi readings from the kanji. Since you learned the kun'yomi reading for 外 with the vocabulary, you should be just fine here.

Context

Context Sentences

外側に開くと思ったら、内側に開くドアだったんだね。

I thought this door opened outward, but it actually opens inward, I guess.

いつもは外側のポケットにカギを入れておくんですけど...おかしいなぁ。

I usually put the key in the outside pocket though....weird.

このタコ焼き器を使えば、ガスコンロでも外側がカリカリにできますよ!

With this takoyaki maker, you can make the outside crispy even on a gas stove!

Kanji Composition