かいがい

kaigai
Common N4 noun

Translations

1. overseas
2. abroad

Notes

The term '海外' is commonly used in Japanese to refer to any location outside of one's own country, often implying a sense of distance or foreignness. It can be used in various contexts, including travel, work, and cultural discussions.

Examples

彼は海外かいがい仕事しごとをしている。

Kare wa kaigai de shigoto o shite iru.

He is working overseas.

海外かいがい旅行りょこうしたいです。

Kaigai ni ryokou shitai desu.

I want to travel abroad.

海外かいがい文化ぶんか興味きょうみがあります。

Kaigai no bunka ni kyoumi ga arimasu.

I am interested in overseas cultures.