~内

~ない
~nai

within ~, inside ~ (suffix)

SuffixJLPT N3

What does ~内 mean?

~内 is a Japanese suffix meaning “within ~” or “inside ~ (suffix)” in English. It is written as ~内 in kanji, ~ない in hiragana, and ~nai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

NoteSuffix for inside a limit or place (期限内 = within the deadline, 社内 = in the company).

Example sentences

期限内にレポートを出してください。

Please hand in the report within the deadline.

会場内は禁煙です。

Smoking isn't allowed inside the venue.

Words sharing kanji with ~内

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