そと

Outside, exterior

N5noun·soto

How to remember it

Picture stepping out through a door to the outside world.

Example sentences

  • 子供たちは外で遊んでいます。

    こどもたちはそとであそんでいます。

    The children are playing outside.

  • 外は寒いです。

    そとはさむいです。

    It's cold outside.

Usage

Casual spoken; がい is used in compound words like 外国.

Related words

外側外に出る戸外

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