Translation of Japanese word "海外" to English
海外
かいがい
[kaigai]
IPA: /kaɪɡaɪ/
Meaning
AdjectiveAbroad, especially across the sea.
How to use
海外 (kaigai) — 'overseas / abroad'. 海外に行く — go abroad. 海外旅行 (kaigai ryokou) — international travel. 海外留学 (kaigai ryuugaku) — study abroad.
🇬🇧 English
overseas / abroad
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 海外
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かいがい
Romaji Transcription: kaigai
Example Sentences
彼は海外に住んでいます。
He lives abroad.
海外で働きます。
かいがい で はたらきます。
I will work abroad.
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Common phrases
- 海外旅行— international travel / trip abroad
- 海外留学— study abroad
Frequency rank: #95 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "海外" mean?▼
The Japanese word "海外" means "overseas / abroad" in English.
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The word "海外" is read as "かいがい" (kaigai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a foreign country.".
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