JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
外 — outside
- Reading
- ガイ・ゲ・そと・ほか・はず.す・はず.れる・と\~
- Meaning
- outside
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
外 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ガイ・ゲ・そと・ほか・はず.す・はず.れる・と\~ and it means outside. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
外 appears in everyday japanese words such as 外 (other place), 外 (Outside) and 域外 (outside the area).
Japanese words containing 外
Frequently asked questions
What does 外 mean in Japanese?
外 means outside in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 外 read?
外 is read ガイ・ゲ・そと・ほか・はず.す・はず.れる・と\~. Reading it inside real words — 外 and 外 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 外 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 外 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 外 in a word?
A common word containing 外 is 外 (ほか) — "other place". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 外 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 外 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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