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 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