以外
いがい
igai
VocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

以外 (いがい (igai)) means "excluding". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

excluding

Also : except (for) · apart from · other than · besides · in addition to · with the exception of · excepting

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 以外 (いがい) means 'other than'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of other than.

Example Sentences

水曜日以外は毎日練習しています。

すいようびいがいはまいにちれんしゅうしています。

I practice every day except Wednesdays.

日本語以外の言語も勉強したいです。

にほんごいがいのげんごもべんきょうしたいです。

I want to study languages other than Japanese too.

Kanji in this word

以
By Means Of
Kunもっ.て
Onい
JLPT N4
外
Outside
Kunそと、ほか、はず.す
Onがい、げ
JLPT N5

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