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Noun with two distinct meanings: (1) 'imported' as an abbreviation for foreign goods or influences, (2) 'outpatient clinic' in medical settings. Context determines usage.
Theme
User visits a hospital and talks with Dr. Tanaka about the new outpatient clinic, discussing its imported medical equipment and services.
外来
がいらい
imported, outpatient clinic
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a hospital sign: 'Outpatient Clinic' or 'Imported goods'. 『外来』 (gairai) sounds like 'guy-rye' — a guy from outside (imported) or coming to the clinic from outside.
Cultural Note
In Japanese hospitals, 『外来』 (gairai, 'outpatient clinic') is a common term for departments where patients visit without being admitted. It's also used in business to refer to imported products or foreign influences.
Forms
Base: 外来Noun with two distinct meanings: (1) 'imported' as an abbreviation for foreign goods or influences, (2) 'outpatient clinic' in medical settings. Context determines usage.