noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Used as a prefix or in compounds to indicate something coming from outside, such as foreign influence, imported goods, or external factors. Often appears in terms like 外来語 (loanword) and 外来種 (invasive species).
日本語には多くの外来語がある。
Japanese has many loanwords.
外来の文化が地域に影響を与えた。
Foreign culture influenced the region.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
outpatient; outpatient care; outpatient clinic
Abbreviation of 外来患者 (outpatient) or 外来診療 (outpatient care). Commonly used in hospital contexts to refer to non-hospitalized patients or the outpatient department.
See also: 外来患者
外来の受付はあちらです。
The outpatient reception is over there.
彼は外来で治療を受けている。
He is receiving outpatient treatment.