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Noun meaning 'outside' or 'exterior'. Often used with particles like 『に』 (ni, 'to') or 『で』 (de, 'at') to indicate location, e.g., 『外に行く』 (soto ni iku, 'go outside').
Theme
User and their coworker Yuta are discussing lunch options on a sunny day. Yuta mentions eating outdoors.
外
そと
outside / exterior
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine stepping outside your house and feeling the fresh air. 'Out' sounds like 'ow' — you say 『外』 (soto, 'outside') as you go out!
Cultural Note
In Japan, the distinction between 『内』 (uchi, 'inside') and 『外』 (soto, 'outside') is culturally significant, often used to describe social groups or personal space, such as in phrases like 『外の人』 (soto no hito, 'outsider').
Forms
Base: 外Noun meaning 'outside' or 'exterior'. Often used with particles like 『に』 (ni, 'to') or 『で』 (de, 'at') to indicate location, e.g., 『外に行く』 (soto ni iku, 'go outside').