外観
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Base noun form. Describes the outward look or external view of something, such as a building or object. Used in contexts like 『建物の外観』 (tatemono no gaikan, 'building's exterior').
Theme
At a café, User and their colleague Kenji discuss a new building's design and its exterior appearance.
外観
がいかん
appearance, exterior, facade
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Think of 'gaikan' (外観) as the 'guy can' see the outside — it's the exterior appearance! 'Guy can' → 外観 (gaikan, 'appearance').
Cultural Note
In Japanese architecture and design, 『外観』 (gaikan, 'appearance') is important for creating a good first impression. Buildings often have carefully designed exteriors to reflect style or function.
Forms
Base: 外観Base noun form. Describes the outward look or external view of something, such as a building or object. Used in contexts like 『建物の外観』 (tatemono no gaikan, 'building's exterior').