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出外れる (ではずれる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be just outside ; lie just outside
Describes something that is positioned or occurs slightly beyond a boundary, range, or expected area. Often used with nouns like 範囲 (range), 枠 (frame), or 予想 (expectation).
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The ball was just outside the line.
Written forms 出で 外はず れる Usage 50%
ではずれる Usage 50%
Kana spelling is acceptable and may be used for clarity.
Similar words 外はず れる 外れる means 'to come off' or 'to be off' more generally, while 出外れる specifically emphasizes being 'just outside' a boundary or range.
逸そ れる 逸れる means 'to deviate' or 'to stray' from a path or topic, whereas 出外れる focuses on spatial or conceptual position just outside a defined area.
Etymology Compound of 出 (で, 'out') and 外れる (はずれる, 'to be off'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys the idea of being just outside a boundary.