Meaning

Primary

Margin

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you write outside the columns in your notebook paper you're actually writing in the margins. It's a good space to put doodles.

Reading

らんがい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

サインが欄外にはみ出てしまったんですが、大丈夫でしょうか。

I wonder if it’s okay that my signature is going out of the margins.

Kanji Composition