also: がいこう
outward appearance of a house; exterior look
Only with reading そとがまえ
Refers to the visual impression of a house from the outside, including its facade and overall style. Often used in real estate or architectural descriptions.
This house has a very impressive outward appearance.
exterior structure; external fixtures
Refers to the physical structures outside a building, such as gates, fences, driveways, and garages. Common in construction and landscaping contexts.
Exterior construction for a new house includes gates and carports.
Standard kanji form for the reading がいこう, commonly used in architecture and real estate contexts.
Rare reading of 外構; normally read がいこう. Use 外構え for clarity when intending そとがまえ.
Kanji form for the reading そとがまえ, emphasizing the outward appearance of a house.
Compound of 外 (outside) and 構え (structure/appearance). The reading がいこう is the on'yomi, while そとがまえ uses the kun'yomi for 外 and the kun'yomi for 構え.