noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
outside congress; non-parliamentary
Used in political contexts to refer to activities, groups, or people outside the Diet or parliament, such as lobbying or grassroots movements.
院外活動に力を入れる議員もいる。
Some lawmakers focus on activities outside the Diet.
院外団体が抗議声明を発表した。
A non-parliamentary group issued a protest statement.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
outside a hospital; non-hospital
Used in medical contexts to describe services, treatment, or pharmacies located outside a hospital, such as community pharmacies or outpatient care.
院外処方箋を薬局に持っていく。
I take the outpatient prescription to a pharmacy.
院外でのリハビリも重要だ。
Rehabilitation outside the hospital is also important.