外面

がいめん
gaimen

exterior, outside

Alsooutward manner (with others)

What does 外面 mean?

外面 is a Japanese noun meaning “exterior” or “outside” in English. It can also be translated as “outward manner (with others)” depending on context. It is written as 外面 in kanji, がいめん in hiragana, and gaimen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

建物の外面を白く塗りました。

We painted the outside of the building white.

外面だけで人を判断してはいけません。

You shouldn't judge people only by how they come across.

Words sharing kanji with 外面

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