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[そと(外)]
soto
noun

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[と(外)]
to
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English Meaning(s) for 外

noun
  1. outside; exterior
  2. the open (air)
  3. other place; somewhere else; outside one's group (family, company, etc.)
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Definition and Synonyms for 外

Exterior the outer side or surface of something
Synonyms: つら, ほか, よそ, うわべ, そっぽ, 上側, 上辺, 上面, 上面, 上っ面, 外, 外, 外側, 外様, 外装, 外面, 表, 表, 表面, 面, 面, 面
Exterior the region that is outside of something
Synonyms: ほか, よそ, そっぽ, アウトゥサイド, 外, 外, 外側, 外様, 外部

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Part the extended spatial location of something
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Surface the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
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Sample Sentences for 外

It was pitch black outside.
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I want to go outside.
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It was piercingly cold outside.
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Come inside. It's cold outside.
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The contract is in the bag, so let's go out and celebrate.
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