N1
ほうがい (hōgai)
法外
exorbitant, outrageous, excessive, unreasonable
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes something (especially prices or demands) that goes beyond what is reasonable or lawful; excessively high.
📝 Example Sentences
その骨董品には法外な値段がつけられていた。
An exorbitant price was put on that antique.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "法外"!
彼の要求はあまりにも_______だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「常識を逸脱した」「過度な」要求を意味します。
English: It means a demand that is 'beyond common sense' or 'excessive.'
English: It means a demand that is 'beyond common sense' or 'excessive.'
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