がいこく

gaikoku
Common N4 noun

Translations

1. foreign country
2. abroad

Notes

The term '外国' is commonly used to refer to countries outside of one's own. It is often used in contexts related to travel, international relations, and cultural discussions.

Examples

彼は外国がいこくで働いています。

Kare wa gaikoku de hataraiteimasu.

He is working in a foreign country.

外国がいこくの文化に興味があります。

Gaikoku no bunka ni kyōmi ga arimasu.

I am interested in foreign cultures.

彼女は外国がいこく語を学んでいます。

Kanojo wa gaikokugo o manandeimasu.

She is learning a foreign language.