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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
outside the prefecture
Refers to areas, people, or things that are outside a particular prefecture. Often used in contrast with 県内 (within the prefecture).
He went on to a university outside the prefecture.
Tourists from outside the prefecture are increasing.
Usage patterns
- 県外に出るto go/travel outside the prefecture
I decided to move outside the prefecture for a job.
- 県外から〈人〉が来るfor someone to come from outside the prefecture
Tourists come to this event from outside the prefecture too.
- 県外在住residing outside the prefecture
Since he lives outside the prefecture, he joined the meeting online.