Japanese word

外出

Pronunciation

Romajigaishutsu

Meaning

  • noungoing out

Example

今日は外出します。kyō wa gai shutsu shi ma su

I am going out today.

Illustration for 外出 (going out)

More examples

明日の外出に必要な物を、今夜準備します。asu no gai shutsu ni hitsu yō na mono o kon ya jun bi shi ma su

I will prepare what I need for tomorrow's outing tonight.

Core concept

Describes leaving one's current place and being out rather than staying inside it.

Common phrases

  • 外出するgai shutsu su ru

    go out

  • 外出を控えるgai shutsu o hika e ru

    refrain from going out

  • 外出の予定gai shutsu no yo tei

    plans to go out

Similar words

お出かけodekake: A trip away from home or another place for a short time.

Definition in Japanese

自分のいる場所から外へ出ること。ji bun no i ru ba sho ka ra soto e de ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 外出 (gaishutsu) combines 外 (gai, "outside") and 出 (shutsu, "go out"), giving the sense of going outside.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 外出する (gaishutsu suru) is a neutral expression for leaving home or another place, while 出かける (dekakeru) is often more casual.

Other meanings

  • outingnoun

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