Meaning

Primary

Suburb

Alternative

Outskirts

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Suburbs on the outside of town are still suburbs. They're sometimes called the outskirts of town too.

Reading

こうがい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

都心と郊外、どちらに住みたいですか。

Would you rather live in the city center or the suburbs?

Kanji Composition