外国
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Base noun form. Refers to a country other than one's own. Often used in compound words like 『外国語』 (gaikokugo, 'foreign language') or 『外国人』 (gaikokujin, 'foreigner').
Theme
In a café, User and their friend Mika are chatting about travel experiences and foreign countries they've visited.
外国
がいこく
foreign country
People & IdentityLanguages & Nationalities
Memory Hook
Imagine a globe with a big 'gai' (sounds like 'guy') from a foreign country waving at you. 'Guy from a foreign country' → 外国 (gaikoku, 'foreign country').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『外国』 (gaikoku, 'foreign country') is often used in contexts like travel, education, or cultural exchange. Phrases like 『外国語』 (gaikokugo, 'foreign language') or 『外国人』 (gaikokujin, 'foreigner') are common in daily conversation and media.
Forms
Base: 外国Base noun form. Refers to a country other than one's own. Often used in compound words like 『外国語』 (gaikokugo, 'foreign language') or 『外国人』 (gaikokujin, 'foreigner').