Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 外

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Basic Meaning

The kanji character primarily conveys the meaning of "outside," "external," or "foreign." It indicates something that is not within a defined boundary, space, or group. It can refer to the physical exterior of an object, a location beyond a specific point, or something that is not part of a particular set or system.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ガイ, ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): そと, はず(す), ほか

Usage Examples

⚫︎外国(がいこく) Translation: Foreign country ⚫︎外(そと)に出(で)る Translation: To go outside ⚫︎予想外(よそうがい) Translation: Unexpected

Correspondence with Your Native Language

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a pictograph. It depicts a crescent moon and divination instruments. The original form may have represented the idea of ritual or divination performed outside of a specific place or area, associating it with things "outside" or "external". Over time, the form of the character evolved, simplifying the shapes and solidifying its meaning of "outside."

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