also: そとにわ
noun
outer court; outer garden
Refers to the outer courtyard or garden area of a building, temple, or estate, as opposed to the inner court (内庭).
寺院の外庭には美しい池がある。
There is a beautiful pond in the outer court of the temple.
内庭 refers to the inner court or garden, while 外庭 is the outer court.
Compound of 外 (outside) and 庭 (garden/court).