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What does 郊外 (こうがい, kougai) mean?

郊外 (こうがい, kougai) means suburbs, outskirts.

Quick facts
Readingこうがい
Romajikougai
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
こうがい
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkougai

suburbs, outskirts

  1. 1noun suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt

Example sentences

  • The suburbs are nice and quiet.

  • I live in the suburbs of Tokyo.

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