外来
Meanings
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).
Japanese has many loanwords.
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
The outpatient reception is over there.
He is receiving outpatient treatment.
Usage patterns
- 外来の〈物〉foreign/externally-derived ~
It's important to have an open attitude toward accepting foreign culture.
- 外来で〈動詞〉to do something at/as an outpatient
After the surgery, I was to have follow-up checkups as an outpatient.
- 外来に通うto regularly visit the outpatient clinic
My mother goes to the hospital's outpatient clinic every week.