Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "外国", "外国語", "為替エクスポージャー", "在外子会社"
All represent the core concept "foreign", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
外国
がいこく (gaikoku)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
外国語
がいこくご (gaikokugo)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
為替エクスポージャー
かわせエクスポージャー (kawaseekusupo-ja-)
C2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
在外子会社
ざいがいこがいしゃ (zaigaikogaisya)
C2 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "foreign" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "外国", "外国語", "為替エクスポージャー", "在外子会社" based on context.
- 外国 (がいこく (gaikoku) - Level: N5): Maps to "foreign country" and is used when Refers to any country that is not one's own. Often used with verbs like 行く.
- 外国語 (がいこくご (gaikokugo) - Level: N5): Maps to "foreign language" and is used when This term refers to any language that is not one's native language. Often used when talking about studying or speaking a language from another country..
- 為替エクスポージャー (かわせエクスポージャー (kawaseekusupo-ja-) - Level: C2): Maps to "Foreign Exchange Exposure" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
- 在外子会社 (ざいがいこがいしゃ (zaigaikogaisya) - Level: C2): Maps to "Foreign Subsidiary" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
Context for "外国"
私はいつか外国で働きたいです。
I want to work in a foreign country someday.
Context for "外国語"
私は外国語を勉強しています。
I am studying a foreign language.
Context for "為替エクスポージャー"
私は為替エクスポージャーに興味があります。
I am interested in Foreign Exchange Exposure.
Context for "在外子会社"
私は在外子会社に興味があります。
I am interested in Foreign Subsidiary.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私はいつか ＿＿＿ で働きたいです。" (Meaning: "I want to work in a foreign country someday.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "外国" is correct here because it represents "foreign country" in the context: "I want to work in a foreign country someday.".