部外
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Meanings
1
outside an organization; external
Used to indicate something or someone is not part of a particular group, department, or organization. Often appears in compounds like 部外者 (outsider) or 部外秘 (confidential).
Entry by outsiders is prohibited.
This document is confidential (not to be disclosed to outsiders).
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を部外に漏らすto leak (information) to people outside the organization
You must not leak the contents of the meeting to outsiders.
- 部外の〈人〉a person who is not a member of the organization or department
People outside the department are not allowed into this area.