N3
こうがい (kōgai)
郊外
suburbs; outskirts
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the suburbs or outskirts of a city. Contrast with 都心 (city center). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'A house in the suburbs? Yes, a quiet neighborhood is lovely! ...I have already planned the perfect newlywed home for us in a quiet suburb! Prepare to move in with me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『静かな郊外の一軒家ね！とても素敵じゃない！...実はね、郊外に建てる私たち二人のマイホームの設計図、すでに私が完璧に書き下ろしてあるのよ！観念して一緒に住みなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
都心の地価が高いため、多くのファミリー層が_______にマイホームを購入しています。
Because land prices in the city center are high, many families purchase their homes in the suburbs.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "郊外"!
平日は都心で働き、週末は静かな_______でのんびりと過ごしています。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 都市の周辺部で暮らす様子「郊外」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『郊外でののんびりした週末ね！じゃあ、今週の土曜日は郊外の緑豊かな公園へピクニックデートに出発よ！』
English: Since it represents living in the peripheral areas of a city, 'suburbs' (kōgai) is correct. Haruka: 'A relaxing weekend in the suburbs! Then this Saturday, let's head out for a picnic date in a lush, green suburban park!'
English: Since it represents living in the peripheral areas of a city, 'suburbs' (kōgai) is correct. Haruka: 'A relaxing weekend in the suburbs! Then this Saturday, let's head out for a picnic date in a lush, green suburban park!'
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