外がい遊ゆう中ちゅう

adverb

absent overseas; out of the country

Used to indicate that someone is currently away on an overseas trip, often for official or business purposes. The 中 suffix emphasizes the ongoing state.

• 社しゃ長ちょうは外がい遊ゆう中ちゅうで、来らい週しゅうまで戻もどりません。

  The president is out of the country and won't return until next week.

• 外がい遊ゆう中ちゅうはメールでの対たい応おうとなります。

  While I am abroad, I will handle matters by email.