郊外
こうがい
kougai
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

郊外 (こうがい (kougai)) means "Suburb". The reading is こうがい (kougai). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Suburb

Also : Commuter belt

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Example Sentences

郊外に行きます。

こうがいにいきます。

I go to suburb.

郊外で休みます。

こうがいでやすみます。

I rest at suburb.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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