外~
がい~
gai
VocabularyLevel 56 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

外~ (がい~ (gai)) means "foreign ~". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

foreign ~

Also : outside ~

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 外~ (がい~) means 'foreign ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of foreign ~.

Example Sentences

外来語が日本語に増えている。

がいらいご が にほんご に ふえている。

Foreign loanwords are increasing in Japanese.

外資系の会社に就職した。

がいしけい の かいしゃ に しゅうしょくした。

I got a job at a foreign-affiliated company.

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