Meaning

Primary

Other Than

Alternatives

Excepting, Except For

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Compared with this, it's outside what you wanted. You'll have anything other than that.

Reading

いがい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 本人以外

    aside from the individual concerned

    学校以外

    aside from school

    自分以外

    other than oneself

Context Sentences

ビール以外のアルコール下さい。

Please give me some alcohol other than beer.

マンガ以外は日本の本が有りません。

There are no Japanese books except manga.

今すぐ行く以外に、私に何か出来ることがありますか?

Is there anything else I can do other than going there right now?

Kanji Composition