synonym Comparative
外国
VS
外国語
Differences Between "外国" and "外国語"
Option A
外国
Meaning
foreign country
Reading
がいこく (gaikoku)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
私はいつか外国で働きたいです。
I want to work in a foreign country someday.
Option B
外国語
Meaning
foreign language
Reading
がいこくご (gaikokugo)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
私は外国語を勉強しています。
I am studying a foreign language.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(foreign country)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 外国: Refers to any country that is not one's own. Often used with verbs like 行く (iku, to go) or 住む (sumu, to live).
- 外国語: 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.
- 外国: Refers to any country that is not one's own. Often used with verbs like 行く (iku, to go) or 住む (sumu, to live).
- 外国語: 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.
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