戸外
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the area outside a building, especially in contrast to being indoors. Slightly formal or written; in casual speech 外 (そと) is more common.
Eating outdoors feels great.
The outside temperature was below freezing.
Usage patterns
- 戸外で〈動詞〉to do something outdoors
I often spend my holidays outdoors.
- 戸外に出るto go outside
Since the weather's nice, let's go outside.
- 戸外の空気を吸うto get some fresh outdoor air
It's good to get some fresh outdoor air once in a while.