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VocabJLPT N1

domestic and foreign

の-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. inside and outside the country
2. domestic and foreign

This word combines "domestic" and "foreign" to mean "both inside and outside the country." It is a convenient compound used frequently in news and business to indicate that something spans both domestic and international contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I can't believe fans from both Japan and abroad all showed up at the same time!

Sentence 2

The new product complies with standards both domestically and internationally.

Sentence 3

My friend said listening to music from around the world really broadens your perspective.

Sentence 4

Still, there's no point in constantly comparing ourselves to other countries, right?

Sentence 5

We work with partner companies both domestically and internationally.