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以外

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 以外

がい
Noun suffix
Freq #307
1

excluding; except (for); apart from; other than; besides; in addition to

Examples
その仕事以外ならなんでもやる。
I'll do anything but that job.
2

outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 126
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

by means of
because
in view of
compared with

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もっ.て
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もち
5 strokes
Frequency: 81
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

outside

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そと
ほか
はず.す
はず.れる
と-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うい
ふか
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