English–Japanese

“exterior” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigaikan

Example

この建物の外観は白いです。ko no tate mono no gai kan wa shiro i de su

This building's exterior is white.

Illustration for 外観 (exterior)

How to say “exterior” in Japanese

“Exterior” in Japanese is 外観 (gaikan).

Focuses on how something appears from the outside, especially its visible form as distinct from its internal qualities.

Full entry for 外観: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 外観

製品は外観だけでなく、使いやすさも重要です。sei hin wa gai kan da ke de na ku tsuka i ya su sa mo jū yō de su

A product's appearance matters, but so does its ease of use.

Tips for using 外観

  • English exterior usually points to the outside of a building, while Japanese 外観 (gaikan) can also refer to the overall visible appearance of a product or other object.

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