ほか
ほか
hoka
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
ほか (ほか (hoka)) means "out". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
out
Also : outside · exterior · outdoors · outside ... · another place
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Meaning ·
The word 外 (ほか) means 'other'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of other.
Example Sentences
ほかに会います。
ほかにあいます。
I meet other (place.
ほかは親切です。
ほかはしんせつです。
other (place is kind.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
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