外国
がいこく
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
foreign country
Examples
外国語を勉強しています。
I'm studying a foreign language.
📖 How to Use
「外国」means "foreign country." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「外国」is read as「がいこく」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「外国」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「外国」mean in Japanese?+
「外国」means "foreign country". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「外国」?+
「外国」is read as「がいこく」.
Is 「外国」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「外国」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「外国」?+
外国語を勉強しています。 — I'm studying a foreign language.
Practice 「外国」 with spaced repetition