海外
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Base noun form. Refers to foreign countries or regions outside Japan. Often used in phrases like 『海外に行く』 (kaigai ni iku, 'to go abroad').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, chat at a café about travel plans and experiences abroad.
海外
かいがい
overseas / abroad
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'kai' (sounds like 'sky') over the sea—you're looking 'overseas' from Japan. 'Kai' (sea) + 'gai' (outside) → 『海外』 (kaigai, 'overseas').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『海外旅行』 (kaigai ryokou, 'overseas travel') is a popular aspiration, and people often discuss 『海外』 (kaigai, 'abroad') experiences or products as exotic or desirable.
Forms
Base: 海外Base noun form. Refers to foreign countries or regions outside Japan. Often used in phrases like 『海外に行く』 (kaigai ni iku, 'to go abroad').