(おくがい)

おくがい
noun
outdoors, outside
1. outdoors, outside, open air
The area outside of buildings; the opposite of indoors.
Outdoor activities feel good.
The outdoor pool is only open in summer.
Smoking outdoors is prohibited.
The weather was nice, so we ate outdoors.
Outdoor concerts can be canceled in the event of rain.

屋外(おくがい) means outdoors or outside, referring to the open air outside of buildings.

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SIMILAR TERMS:

  • 屋外(おくがい): outside (relative to buildings)
  • 野外(やがい): outdoors, open field (nature-focused)
  • 戸外(こがい): outdoors (literary)