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VocabJLPT N3

exterior

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. outside (e.g. of a building)
2. exterior
3. outside (of a group, company, etc.)

This noun means "outside" or "external," referring to things or people that are outside a particular organization, system, or boundary. It is the opposite of 内部 (inside) and is common in business and academic contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My boss said, "It would be a problem if this got out."

Sentence 2

Wait, there's a hole in the exterior wall!

Sentence 3

This has been handled by an outside contractor.

Sentence 4

Please refrain from sharing information with anyone outside the company.

Sentence 5

Can outsiders really get in this far?